Which stations serve Chongqing and Xining?

Chongqing North, Chongqing West, Chongqing, Chongqing East serve Chongqing; Xining serve Xining.

Chongqing to Xining Train

重庆 → 西宁

Chongqing to Xining takes between 9 hours 3 minutes and 14 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:47 and the last at 21:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Chongqing and Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K986	08:47Chongqing West	22:26Xining	13h39m
K987	08:47Chongqing West	22:26Xining	13h39m
Z379	09:12Chongqing West	23:07Xining	13h55m
D155	13:34Chongqing North	22:37Xining	9h03m
Z223	21:00Chongqing West	11:22Xining	14h22m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Chongqing and Xining

Compare the railway stations used to reach Chongqing and Xining. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Chongqing

Chongqing North重庆北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 4Rail Transit Line 10Loop Line
Chongqing West重庆西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 5Loop Line
Chongqing重庆
Other railway station in Chongqing
Chongqing East重庆东
Other railway station in Chongqing
Rail Transit Line 6

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Chongqing (重庆) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	9 hours 3 minutes on D155 (13:34 to 22:37)
First train	08:47 K987 from Chongqing West
Last train	21:00 Z223 from Chongqing West
Departure stations on timetable	Chongqing West, Chongqing North
Arrival stations on timetable	Xining
Train types in snapshot	K, Z, D
Reference fares	First class from ¥493, Second class from ¥308, Soft sleeper from ¥372.50, Hard sleeper from ¥238.50, Hard seat from ¥138.50, No seat from ¥138.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Chongqing to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Chongqing and Xining.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.