What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Dalian?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Dalian is to train and car ferry which costs ¥550 - ¥1100 and takes 43h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Dalian?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Dalian is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs ¥550 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Dalian?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Jianshejie Terminal via Zhoushan Putuo, Zhejiang Jiaxing and Shanghai Hutie Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Dalian?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Dalian via Chaoshan, Fuzhou South and Shenyang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Shantou to Dalian?

The distance between Shantou and Dalian is 1806 km. The road distance is 2799.3 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Dalian without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Dalian without a car is to train which takes 20h 28m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Dalian?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Shantou to Dalian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Dalian bus from?

Shantou to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Dalian train from?

Shantou to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chaoshan station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Dalian?

The best way to get from Shantou to Dalian is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs ¥550 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 20h 28m, you could also bus, which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 41h.

Where does the Shantou to Dalian bus arrive?

Shantou to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Zhoushan Putuo station.

Where does the Shantou to Dalian train arrive?

Shantou to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Fuzhou South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Dalian?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Dalian is 2799 km. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from Shantou to Dalian.

Where can I stay near Dalian?

There are 92+ hotels available in Dalian.

Shantou to Dalian - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Shantou to Dalian by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane SWA - DLC
6h 38m
¥573–2,025
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Longyantrain
2. Take the train from Longyan to Jiujiang Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Jiujiang to Yantaitrain
4. Take the car ferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbourcarferry
43h 6m
¥553–1,008
Train
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Fuzhou Southtrain
2. Take the train from Fuzhou South to Shenyangtrain
3. Take the train from Shenyang to Daliantrain
20h 28m
¥1,252–1,769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Zhoushan Putuobus
2. Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Jiaxingbus
3. Take the bus from Zhejiang Jiaxing to Shanghai General Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus
41h
¥856–1,235
Drive 2,799.3 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Daliancar 2,799.3 km
28h 32m
¥2,450–3,539
Train via Nanjing South
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Nanjing Southtrain Shenzhen North
2. Take the train from Nanjing South to Dalian North Stationtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
22h 18m
¥1,191–1,873

Shantou to Dalian by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 28mAverage Duration

¥1,252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,805.8 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Dalian, China?

China Southern Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Dalian via Chaoshan, Fuzhou South, and Shenyang in around 20h 28m.

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