Chongqing Rail Transit Information
The Chongqing Rail Transit or CRT or Chongqing Metro is a rapid transit system serving Chongqing, China. The system started operation on 18 June 2005 and currently has 4 lines serving 92 stations. The system has a total track length of 168 km. Line 1 and Line 6 are heavy rail lines, while Line 2 and Line 3 are monorail lines. According to 2014 statistics, the metro system had an average daily ridership of 1.1 million passengers and 310 million passengers annually in 2012.
Chongqing Rail Transit Map
Map of Chongqing Rail Transit System showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Chongqing Rail Transit System map in PDF format.
Chongqing Rail Transit Hours
The metro service starts at around 6.30am and runs until 11.30pm. The metro runs every day of the week.
Chongqing Rail Transit Fares, Tickets and Cards
The Chongqing Metro fare system is based on distance. The fare ranges from 2 Yuan to 10 Yuan. The standard fare for a one-way ticket or single ticket for a distance of 0-6 km is 2 Yuan, for 6-11 km the fare is 3 Yuan, for 11-17 km the fare is 4 Yuan, for 17-24 km the standard fare is 5 Yuan. For 24-32 km, the fare is 6 Yuan; for 32-41 km, the fare is 7 Yuan; for 41-51 km, the fare is 8 Yuan; for 51-63 km, the fare is 9 Yuan; and for 63 km and above, the standard fare is 10 Yuan. These single tickets are valid on the day of purchase and can only be used once.
Another type of ticket is the souvenir ticket. These types of tickets are issued on public holidays and festivals and are specially designed. The validity of the tickets varies depending on the activity. Another type of ticket is the fixed journey ticket. This type of ticket can be used to travel on the metro at certain fixed times during the validity period of the ticket.
Passengers can also pay their fare with the Chongqing Public Transportation Card. This card offers a 10% discount on subway fares and can also be used to pay for city bus fares.
A single journey should be completed within 180 minutes, otherwise passengers will be charged the maximum one-way fare.
Group tickets can also be purchased with further discounts per ticket.
Chongqing Rail Transit Parking
Some metro stations offer park and ride facilities for metro passengers.
Chongqing Rail Transit Rules and Tips
The Chongqing Metro is the cheapest and fastest way to get around the city. Smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed in the metro. Carrying flammable substances is strictly prohibited. Transit of small pets is allowed provided they are carried in carriers. Folding bicycles are also allowed on the metro. Park and ride facilities are available at some stations.
Chongqing Rail Transit Lines
At present, Chongqing’s railway system consists of four lines, with more lines in the planning stage. The metro lines serve 92 stations and all the lines are identified by their colour. Lines 1 and 6 are conventional heavy rail, metro and lines 2 & 3 are monorail.
- Line 1 – Line 1 was opened to the public in 2011 and the heavy rail, subway line runs between Chaotianmen and Daxuecheng. The length of the line is 36.6km and serves 23 stations. 36,000 passengers pass through this line every hour.
- Line 2 – Opened in 2005, Line 2 is a monorail subway running between Jiaochangkou and Xinshancun. The line is 19.2 km long and serves 18 stations. An extension of Line 2 is currently under construction.
- Line 3 – Line 3 was opened in 2011 and runs from north to south connecting Yudong and Jiangbei Airport. It is 55.5km long and serves 39 stations. Line 3 is the longest single monorail line in the world. The northern extension of Line 3 is under construction.
- Line 6 – Opened in 2012, Line 6 is a heavy rail metro line that runs between Wulidian and Yuelai Beibei. The length of the line is 56.7 km and serves 18 stations. Extensions at both ends are under construction.
- Extensions from Line 7 to Line 18 are in the planning stage.