There are 7 ways to get from Ningbo to Dalian by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport
best- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)NGB - DLC
4h 18m¥557–960Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ningbo South to Shanghai General Bus Station
- Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminal
23h 20m¥527–706Train
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai HongqiaoWenzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dalian North StationShanghai Hongqiao
13h 54m¥967–1,239Drive 1,984.4 km
- Drive from Ningbo to Dalian1,984.4 km
20h 11m¥1,772–2,559Train to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)SHA - DLC
5h 27m¥1,317–2,139Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)HGH - DLC
5h 33m¥1,175–1,439Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)PVG - DLC
6h 17m¥597–1,789
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ningbo to Dalian is to bus which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 23h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ningbo to Dalian is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥550 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ningbo to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Ningbo South and arriving at Jianshejie Terminal via Shanghai Hutie Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ningbo to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Zhongchang Street via Shanghai Hongqiao and Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Ningbo and Dalian is 1046 km. The road distance is 1984.4 km.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Dalian without a car is to train which takes 13h 54m and costs ¥950 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ningbo to Dalian, including transfers.
Ningbo to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Ningbo South station.
Ningbo to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Ningbo station.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Dalian is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥550 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1300 and takes 13h 54m, you could also bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 23h 20m.
What companies run services between Ningbo, China and Dalian, China?
Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ningbo to Zhongchang Street via Shanghai Hongqiao, Dalian North Station, and Dalian North in around 13h 54m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–1,900
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,600
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,000
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,700
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,300
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,000
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,600
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,300
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–1,900
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–3,000
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,000
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–3,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–900
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–1,500
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–3,000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,100
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,400
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,100
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–480
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dalian North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,200
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Ningbo South to Shanghai General Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥75–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ningbo to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai General Bus Station.
Ningbo to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ningbo to Dalian is 1984 km. It takes approximately 20h 11m to drive from Ningbo to Dalian.
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