There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Ningbo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nanjing South
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to NingboBeijing South / ...
2h 45m¥142–315Bus
- Take the bus from Nanjing East to Suzhou
- Take the bus from Suzhou to Ningbo
5h 15m¥147–227Drive 413.6 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Ningbo413.6 km
4h 18m¥368–531Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)NKG - NGB
7h 17m¥658–2,136Train
- Take the train from Nanjing to NingboNanjing
4h 18m¥190–440Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly to Zhoushan, bus
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Zhoushan (HSN)YTY - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo South
5h 12m¥503–2,389
Nanjing to Ningbo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥230 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥320.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanjing to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Nanjing East and arriving at Ningbo via Suzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nanjing and arriving at Ningbo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Nanjing and Ningbo is 422 km. The road distance is 413.6 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo without a car is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥320.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Nanjing to Ningbo, including transfers.
Nanjing to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanjing East station.
Nanjing to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥230 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥2200 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Ningbo, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Ningbo hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–200 and the journey takes 1h 52m. China Railways D-Class also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanjing East to Ningbo via Suzhou in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,100
- Website
- longjianghk.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,800
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥310–2,100
Train from Nanjing South to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing South to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–190
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥210–300
Train from Nanjing to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–440
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥190–270
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥310–440
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥75–110
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing East to Suzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Suzhou to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥75–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nanjing to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Suzhou station.
Nanjing to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Ningbo is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Nanjing to Ningbo.
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