Chongqing to Wuhan / Wuhan to Chongqing: Best Way to Travel

The distance between Chongqing and Wuhan is about 900 kilometers (560 miles) and the best way to travel between the two cities is by air. The flight duration is 1.5-2 hours and the economy class ticket costs CNY300-CNY1,650. Taking high speed train is a convenient way since railway stations can be easily reached by bus or metro; the travel time is 6 to 7.5 hours and the cheapest second class seat costs CNY270. It is an economical choice for visitors who plan to save one night accommodation fee to take overnight normal speed train, taking 7.5 to 18 hours.
 

7 to 8 direct flights fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) daily, scheduled from 7:30 to 22:50. It takes 1.5 hours and its ticket range is between CNY300 and CNY3,800.

Ticket Fare:
Economy Class: CNY300 to CNY1,650; Business Class: CNY1,110 to CNY3,800
 

Nearly 35 high speed trains send passengers from Chongqing North Railway Station to Wuhan Railway Station/ Hankou Railway Station every day. It spends 6 – 7.5 hours and the minimum tickets fare is CNY 270. So if you do not need to arrive in Wuhan in a short time, this way is recommended to save some travel expanse.

Ticket Fare:
To Wuhan Railway Station: Second Class Seat: CNY283; First Class Seat: CNY453
To Hankou Railway Station: Second Class Seat: CNY270; First Class Seat: CNY432

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There are only 7 normal speed trains from Chongqing West Railway Station/ Chongqing North Railway Station to Hankou Railway Station/ Wuchang Railway Station every day. Most depart in the afternoon. Tourists who want to save one night accommodation fee can take K806, K1270 and K538.

Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY112 to CNY163.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY208 to CNY299.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY315 to CNY456.5
 

7 to 8 flights are scheduled from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) every day. It is undoubting that by air is the fastest way to travel from Wuhan to Chongqing since the duration is as short as 2 hours. In addition, buying discounted tickets online in advance is recommended.
 
Ticket Fare:
Economy Class: CNY400 to CNY1,650; Business Class: CNY1,250 to CNY3,800
 

There are nearly 35 high speed trains departing from Wuhan Railway Station or Hankou Railway Station to Chongqing every 10-50 minutes. The earliest train heads to Chongqing at 07:35 from Wuhan Station while the latest one at 16:12 from Hankou Railway Station. It spends 6.5 to 7.5 hours and CNY270 to CNY 291.5 for Second Class Seat. For visitors who have enough travel time, it is recommended to choose this convenient and cheap transportation method.

Ticket Fare:
From Wuhan Railway Station: Second Class Seat: CNY291.5; First Class Seat: CNY467
From Hankou Railway Station: Second Class Seat: CNY278.5; First Class Seat: CNY446
 

7 normal speed trains are available from Hankou Railway Station/ Wuchang Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station/ Chongqing West Railway Station. The duration lasts 7.5- 17 hours. K1268, K804, Z49 and K356 suit for the budget tourists to save one-night hotel cost.

Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY112 to CNY163; Hard Sleeper: CNY208 to CNY299.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY315 to CNY456.5