Day trip from Chongqing to Lichuan
Lichuan lies 236 km (146 mi) east of Chongqing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 236 km (146 mi) apart, Lichuan is a realistic day trip from Chongqing: about 3 h 50 min each way by road.
| Chongqing | Lichuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 22 million | 120,587 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lichuan
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Staying in Lichuan
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Common questions
How far is Lichuan from Chongqing?
236 km (146 mi) in a straight line, east of Chongqing; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Lichuan by road?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongqing and Lichuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.