Chongqing Metro Line 6 Guide: Map, Stations, First & Last Trains, and Restrooms
Chongqing Rail Transit Line 6 is one of the main river-crossing metro lines in central Chongqing. Its main route runs from Chayuan to Beibei, passing through Nan’an, Yuzhong, Liangjiang New Area, and Beibei.
In this guide, I’ll cover the basic things you may need before taking Line 6, including the route map, station list, first and last trains, and restroom locations.
Line 6 basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Line color | Pink ● |
| Main line terminals | Chayuan ↔ Beibei |
| East Station section | Chongqing East Railway Station ↔ Liujiaping |
| General direction | Southeast to northwest |
| Number of stations | 28 stations on the main line, plus 3 stations on the East Station section |
| Line type | Underground and elevated |
| Main areas served | Nan’an, Yuzhong, Liangjiang New Area, and Beibei |
| Direction signs | Main line: southbound toward Chayuan, northbound toward Beibei. East Station section: toward Chongqing East Railway Station or toward Liujiaping. |
| Service pattern | The main line runs between Chayuan and Beibei. To reach Chongqing East Railway Station, you usually need to transfer at Liujiaping to an East Station section train. |
First and last trains on Line 6
| Direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| To Beibei | From Chayuan 6:00 | From Chayuan 23:00 |
| To Chayuan | From Beibei 6:03 on weekdays From Beibei 6:00 on weekends | From Beibei 23:00 |
| To Chongqing East Railway Station | From Liujiaping 6:15 | From Liujiaping 23:00 |
| To Liujiaping | From Chongqing East Railway Station 6:25 on weekdays From Chongqing East Railway Station 6:20 on weekends | From Chongqing East Railway Station 23:00 |
Line 6 route map
Line 6 station list
| Station | Chinese name | Transfer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing East Railway Station | 重庆东站 | None | Metro connection for Chongqing East Railway Station. Useful if you’re arriving in or leaving Chongqing by high-speed rail. |
| Taohuaqiao | 桃花桥 | None | local stop |
| Baileyuan | 百乐园 | None | local stop |
| Chayuan | 茶园 | None | Southern terminal of the Line 6 main line. |
| Qiujiawan | 邱家湾 | None | local stop |
| Changshengqiao | 长生桥 | None | local stop |
| Liujiaping | 刘家坪 | East Station section | The connection point between the main line and the Chongqing East Railway Station section. Transfer here for Chongqing East Railway Station. |
| Shangxinjie | 上新街 | Loop Line | Useful for Longmenhao Old Street and the Nanbin Road area. |
| Xiaoshizi | 小什字 | Line 1 | Commonly used for Hongyadong, Huguang Guild Hall, and the Yangtze River Cableway area. |
| Grand Theater | 大剧院 | None | Useful for Chongqing Grand Theater, the Jiangbeizui riverside, and night views of Hongyadong from across the river. |
| Jiangbeicheng | 江北城 | Line 9 | Useful for Jiangbeizui CBD, Chongqing Science and Technology Museum, and the Grand Theater area. |
| Wulidian | 五里店 | Line 9, Loop Line | local stop |
| Hongtudi | 红土地 | Line 10 | Transfer to Line 10 for Chongqing North Railway Station and Jiangbei Airport. |
| Huangnibang | 黄泥磅 | None | local stop |
| Hongqihegou | 红旗河沟 | Line 3 | A transfer station between Line 6 and Line 3. Often useful for Guanyinqiao and the airport direction. |
| Huahuiyuan | 花卉园 | None | local stop |
| Dalongshan | 大龙山 | Line 5 | local stop |
| Ranjiaba | 冉家坝 | Line 5, Loop Line | local stop |
| Guangdianyuan | 光电园 | None | Mainly used for offices and commuting. |
| Dazhulin | 大竹林 | None | local stop |
| Kangzhuang | 康庄 | None | local stop |
| Jiuquhe | 九曲河 | None | local stop |
| Lijia | 礼嘉 | Expo Line | Transfer to the Guobo Line for Happy Valley, Chongqing International Expo Center, and Yuelai. |
| Jinshansi | 金山寺 | None | local stop |
| Caojiawan | 曹家湾 | None | local stop |
| Caijia | 蔡家 | None | local stop |
| Xiangjiagang | 向家岗 | None | local stop |
| Longfengxi | 龙凤溪 | None | local stop |
| Zhuangyuanbei | 状元碑 | None | local stop |
| Southwest University | 西南大学 | None | Close to Southwest University. |
| Beibei | 北碚 | None | Northern terminal of the Line 6 main line. |
Restrooms on Line 6
| Station | Restroom location | Inside paid area? |
|---|---|---|
| Chayuan | Platform, near door 23 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Qiujiawan | Platform, near door 23 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Changshengqiao | Platform, near door 23 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Liujiaping | ① Paid concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) ② Unpaid concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Both |
| Shangxinjie | Platform, near door 2 toward Xiaoshizi | Yes |
| Xiaoshizi | ① Platform, near door 1 toward Beibei ② Platform, near door 24 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Grand Theater | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Jiangbeicheng | ① Platform, near door 24 toward Grand Theater ② Platform, near door 2 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Wulidian | Platform, near door 2 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Hongtudi | Platform, near door 1 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Huangnibang | Platform, near door 24 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Huahuiyuan | Platform, near door 24 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Dalongshan | ① Platform, near door 3 toward Beibei ② Platform, near door 23 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Ranjiaba | ① Platform, near door 1 toward Beibei ② Platform, near door 24 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Guangdianyuan | Platform, near door 2 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Dazhulin | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Kangzhuang | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Jiuquhe | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Lijia | ① Platform, near door 2 toward Chayuan ② Platform, near door 22 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Jinshansi | Platform, near door 2 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Caojiawan | Platform, near door 24 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Caijia | Platform, near door 2 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Xiangjiagang | Platform, near door 3 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Longfengxi | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Zhuangyuanbei | Platform, near door 23 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Southwest University | Platform, near door 2 toward Beibei | Yes |
| Beibei | Platform, near door 23 toward Chayuan | Yes |
| Baileyuan | Concourse, opposite the station control room (glass room) | Yes |
| Taohuaqiao | ① Unpaid concourse, near the Exit 2 passage ② Platform, near door 1 toward Chongqing East Railway Station | Both |
| Chongqing East Railway Station | ① Platform, near door 1 toward Liujiaping ② Transfer hall, near the station control room (glass room) ③ Concourse, near Exit 4 ④ Concourse, near Exit 6 ⑤ Concourse, near the south-side concourse elevator ⑥ Concourse, near the north-side concourse elevator | Yes |
