As the fourth and newest municipality in China, Chongqing is the largest city in southwest China. The metropolis boasts a three dimensional transportation system which has helped to make it one of the most significant transportation hubs in the country.

 

To and from Chongqing

Air

Flight must be the most safe and efficient way to the mountainous city Chongqing. Besides the numerous air connections with domestic cities, the city also has links with international destinations. Jiangbei Airport is located in Lianglu Town, Yubei District of Chongqing, around 23 km from downtown and the transportation is very convenient due to the efficiency brought about by the expressway.

 

Railway

There are four main railway lines which meet in Chongqing. They are the Sichuan-Guizhou line, Chengdu-Chongqing line, Chongqing-Huaihua line and Xiangfan-Chongqing line, which are connected with the other main railway lines in China. It is very convenient to travel to and from Chongqing by train. The Chongqing railway station is located in the city center.

 

Bus

There are a lot of highways in Chongqing, which connect Chongqing with other parts of China. In Chongqing, there are many bus stations, the information of some vital bus station is provided as follows:

Chongqing Long-distance Bus Station is located on No.6 Caiyuan Lu with buses to Chengdu, Luzhou, Neijiang, Leshan, Guangan and Nanchuan etc.

Chongqing Bus Station in Caiyuanba has buses to Chengdu, Luzhou, Qianjiang, Guiyang and Xishui.

Chongqing North Bus Station is located in Hongqihegou, Jiangbei with buses to Lingshui, Wanzhou, Zhongxian and Kaixian.

Chongqing West Bus Station (Chongqing Chenjiaping Bus Station) is located at the crossing of Chenjiaping with buses to Chengdu, Dazu, Jiangjin, Yongchuan and Tongnan.
Chongqing Chaotianmen Bus Station is near Chaotianmen Pier with buses to Yibin, Nanchong, Wanzhou, and Dazu.

  Chongqing Bus Transportation Center is located in District A, Traffic Square, Chaotianmen with buses to Puling, Changshou and Fengdu.

Nanping Bus Station is near Nanping Bus Stop with buses to Wansheng, Nanchuan and Dongquan. 

Shapingba Bus Station is located at No. 58 Tianchen Lu, Shapingba District, which serves buses to Hechuan, Guangan, Leshan and Chengdu.

 

Boat

With the location beside the Yangtze River and being an important inner land harbor, boat is a very common transportation means to and from Chongqing. There are regular boats to Yichang, Wuhan and other cities along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangzi River daily except during flood seasons.

Today, it is favored by many travelers because of the comfort, leisure and the great views along the waterways.

 

Getting Around

The city has an established network of city transport, dozens of public bus routes run between 5:30am and 9:00pm. Taxis are, in Chongqing, with a base rate of 5 RMB for the first 3km and then 1.8 RMB per additional kilometers. There will be an additional 15% charge between 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. It is quite possible to get to any place in town for 20 RMB by taxi.

 

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