Beijing to Chongqing train route: 4 places on the map
Travel 4,065 km from Beijing to Chongqing aboard China's high-speed bullet train in business class. This 7-hour journey showcases modern rail infrastructure connecting two major Chinese cities, with the route spanning through central China's landscape.
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- Places
- Start
- Beijing
- End
- Business Class Lounge
- Stops
- 4
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Beijing
- Chongqing — Major city in southwestern China, destination of the high-speed bullet train journey from Beijing, known as a futuristic metropolis.
- Beijing West Railway Station — Major railway hub in western Beijing serving high-speed train routes across China with multiple entrances and waiting areas.
- Business Class Lounge — Premium passenger facility offering comfortable seating, refreshments, and amenities for high-tier train travelers before departure.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
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- Where to stay
- Hotel Xen Beijing (managed by Shangri-La) offers spacious rooms with excellent amenities including gym, pool, working station, daily towel/amenity updates, and skyline views. Paid $180/night without breakfast.
- Transport
- Premium/comfort taxis in Beijing are clean, well-maintained, include water, and cost approximately $8 for 35-minute rides. Book economy for cheaper options but with less service.
- Transport
- Beijing has multiple train stations (North, East, West, South). Beijing Xi is the West Railway Station. Arrive very early to navigate the massive station and find correct waiting areas and entrances.
- Tip
- Always carry your passport at train stations in China—it's your ticket control system and required for security checks and boarding. Tickets are digitally linked to passports.
- Transport
- Business class train tickets include access to priority lounge with free snacks, drinks, seating area, charging stations, hot water, and Q-number system for relaxed boarding without crowding.
- Transport
- Business class passengers skip long queues and receive staff assistance through escalators and to train cars, unlike economy passengers who may need to stand.
- Food
- Beijing West Railway Station has multiple food options before and inside the station: McDonald's, KFC, and Chinese food chains. Business class lounge offers free snacks and drinks.
- Tip
- Train stations in China have hot water stations (approximately 99°) available for filling thermoses to make tea during travel.
- Tip
- Power banks are available for rent at train stations in China and can be returned at your destination.
- Transport
- High-speed bullet train from Beijing to Chongqing takes 7 hours. Business class tickets cost significantly more but include lounge access, priority boarding, and guaranteed seating.
- Tip
- Security screening at Beijing West Railway Station is conducted by female officers who perform physical pat-downs for all passengers regardless of gender.
Video on this route
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