The average train between Jinan and Ningbo takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Jinan to Ningbo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Jinan and Ningbo. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jinan is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Ningbo at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Jinan station and arriving at Ningbo station via Ningbo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Jinan to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Jinan West station.
Jinan to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Book your Jinan to Ningbo train tickets online with China Railways D-Class and China Railways G-Class.
The distance between Jinan and Ningbo is 867.1 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Jinan West to Ningbo 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥450–490 and the journey takes 3h 53m.