There are 4 ways to get from Dalian to Chengde by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Dalian North to Liaoning Chaoyang
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Take the train from Liaoning Chaoyang to Chengde South
Cheapest option
Fly
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Fly from Dalian (DLC) to Chengde Puning (CDE)
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Dalian to Beijing Liuliqiao
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Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Chengde
Drive
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Drive from Dalian to Chengde
Dalian (DLC) to Chengde Puning (CDE) flights
The flight time between Dalian (DLC) and Chengde Puning (CDE) is around 6h 13m and covers a distance of around 381 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 39m. Services are operated by Hebei, China Express Airlines, Air China and others. Typically 49 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Chengde is to bus which costs ¥367 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Chengde is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥330 - ¥440.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalian to Chengde. However, there are services departing from Dalian and arriving at Chengde via Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Dalian and Chengde is 385 km. The road distance is 727.4 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Chengde without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥330 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dalian to Chengde, including transfers.
Dalian to Chengde bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dalian station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Chengde is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥330 - ¥440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥367 and takes 16h 22m, you could also fly, which costs ¥210 - ¥1600 and takes 6h 21m.
There is no direct flight from Dalian Airport to Chengde Puning Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 5m and has one stopover.
Dalian to Chengde bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Chengde station.

- Distance: 384.6 km
- Duration: 5h 41m
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Chengde, China?
You can take a train from Dalian to Chengde via Dalian North, Dalian North, Liaoning Chaoyang, and Chengde South in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dalian to Chengde via Beijing Liuliqiao and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 16h 22m.

- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Dalian to Chengde Puning via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700 - ¥1800
Flights from Dalian to Chengde Puning via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥250 - ¥1900

- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dalian to Chengde Puning via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1300 - ¥3700

- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Dalian to Chengde Puning via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥250 - ¥1900

- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Dalian to Chengde Puning via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥250 - ¥1900

Train from Dalian North to Liaoning Chaoyang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210 - ¥270
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210 - ¥270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360 - ¥430
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700 - ¥900
Train from Liaoning Chaoyang to Chengde South
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100 - ¥140
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100 - ¥140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170 - ¥210
- Business Class Seat
- ¥380 - ¥470

- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dalian to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥282
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Chengde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Chengde is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Dalian to Chengde.
China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital and four other airlines offer flights from Dalian Airport to Chengde Puning Airport.
The best way to get from Dalian to Dalian Airport is to bus which takes 52 min and costs ¥10.