Jining to Chongqing by train
Chongqing lies 1,142 km (710 mi) south-west of Jining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 58 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,393 km (866 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jining | Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.2 million | 22 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Zoucheng Railway Station, Jiaxiang railway station, Liangxiadian Railway Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Jining to Chongqing
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Staying in Chongqing
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing. Of the 405 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 41 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 9,930 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chongqing from Jining?
1,142 km (710 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jining; by road roughly 1,393 km (866 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jining to Chongqing by train?
About 5 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jining and Chongqing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chongqing?
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.