There are 7 ways to get from Qingdao to Ningbo by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)TAO - NGB
2h 43m¥543–1,264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to NingboT163
10h 10m¥250–360Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to HuzhouQingdao
- Take the train from Huzhou to NingboNanjing South / ...
9h 55m¥597–746Drive 868.2 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Ningbo868.2 km
9h 3m¥778–1,123Fly to Zhoushan, bus
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Zhoushan (HSN)TAO - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo South
3h 32m¥924–2,463Train via Xinjing
- Take the train from Qingdao to Shanghai HongqiaoQingdao
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to NingboNanjing South / ...
9h 58m¥672–856Train, bus
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Suzhou StationQingdao North
- Take the bus from Suzhou to Ningbo
14h 49m¥379–879
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Ningbo is to bus which costs ¥250 - ¥360 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Ningbo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥500 - ¥1300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Qingdao and arriving at Ningbo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Ningbo via Qingdao and Huzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Qingdao and Ningbo is 765 km. The road distance is 868.2 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Ningbo without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs ¥550 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Qingdao to Ningbo, including transfers.
Qingdao to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Ningbo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥500 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 9h 55m, you could also bus, which costs ¥250 - ¥360 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Ningbo, China?
Spring Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Ningbo via Qingdao Station, Qingdao, and Huzhou in around 9h 55m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥340–3,100
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥340–4,300
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,700
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,300
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥430–1,200
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,300
Train from Qingdao to Huzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥510–560
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Huzhou to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–350
Train from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥560–610
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–480
Train from Huzhou to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥85–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Qingdao North to Suzhou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–410
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–360
- 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
Bus from Suzhou to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥75–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Qingdao to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ningbo station.
Qingdao to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Huzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Ningbo is 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Qingdao to Ningbo.
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