Chongqing Jiangbei — Metro Line 10
Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG) to Chongqing — Updated 2026
Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) connects to central Chongqing via **Metro Line 10** — ¥7, 30 minutes to Hongtudi (transfer to Line 6 for Jiefangbei/Liberation Monument, the downtown core). Chongqing is China's largest municipality (population 32 million) and one of the most-visited domestic tourist cities thanks to its dramatic mountainous topography (the city is built on hills with cable cars connecting neighbourhoods), the Yangtze River cruise terminal (3-day cruise to Yichang and the Three Gorges Dam), and the world's most famous hot pot scene. Line 10 also stops at Chongqing North Railway Station (high-speed rail to Chengdu in 60 min, Shanghai in 12h, Beijing in 14h).
Metro Line 10 stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Airport (T2 + T3) | 0 min | Metro Line 10 platform basement of terminal |
| Yifu | ~5 min | Local interchange |
| North Railway Station South Square | ~15 min | High-speed rail to Chengdu + east coast |
| North Railway Station North Square | ~17 min | Northern entrance to rail station |
| Hongtudi | 30 min | Transfer to Line 6 → Jiefangbei (CBD) |
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Metro Line 10 vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 10 + transfer | ¥7 + ¥3 = ¥10 | ~45 min to Jiefangbei | Cheapest. Via Hongtudi → Line 6. |
| Airport bus to Jiefangbei | ¥15 | 40–60 min | Direct express bus. |
| Taxi metered | ¥60–100 | 30–50 min | Door to door. |
| Didi (ride-hail) | ¥55–90 | 30–50 min | English app available. |
| HSR Chongqing North → Chengdu | ¥150 | 60 min | Onward to Chengdu via airport metro. |
FAQ
Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing?+
Chongqing's Chaotianmen Port is the upstream cruise terminal — 3-day Yangtze River cruise to Yichang (via the Three Gorges) is the iconic Chinese river journey. From the airport: Metro Line 10 to Hongtudi, Line 6 to Xiaoshizi, walk 10 min to Chaotianmen Port. Total ~1.5 hours airport-to-port. Cruise pricing ¥1,800-5,000 per person depending on cabin class.
Chongqing → Chengdu high-speed rail?+
Metro Line 10 to Chongqing North Railway Station (15 min, ¥4), then Chengdu-Chongqing HSR to Chengdu East (60-75 min, ¥154 second class). Total ~90 minutes airport-to-Chengdu. Much faster than the alternative Chengdu Tianfu airport (TFU) — many travellers fly into CKG specifically to take this route.
Cable cars in Chongqing?+
The Yangtze River Cable Car (across the river from Cangbai to Xinhua Road) is the most iconic — only ¥10 for the round trip, dramatic views across the river. Also: the Hongyadong Cable Car (Hongyadong stilt-building complex) is famous for night photography. Both cable cars are accessible from the Jiefangbei area, ~50 minutes total from the airport.
Best time to visit Chongqing?+
October-November + March-May are the sweet spots — mild temperatures (15-22°C), low rainfall, clear views of the city's vertical landscape. Summer (June-August) is brutally hot + humid (Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces"). Winter is mild but often foggy.
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