There are 4 ways to get from Dalian to Jinan by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 2 bus
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane DLC - TNA
- Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Stationbus
4h 35m¥493–2,225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinanbus
9h 40m¥290–360Train
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Jinan Westtrain Dalian North / ...
9h 4m¥486–605Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Portcarferry
- Drive from Yantai Port to Jinancar
11h 17m¥606–828
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Jinan is to bus which costs ¥290 - ¥360 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Jinan is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥490 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jianshejie terminal and arriving at Jinan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Xinggong Road and arriving at Jinan via Dalian North Station and Jinan West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Dalian and Jinan is 494 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Jinan without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs ¥480 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Dalian to Jinan, including transfers.
Dalian to Jinan bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Jianshejie terminal station.
Dalian to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North Station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Jinan is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs ¥480 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥290 - ¥360 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Jinan, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Dalian North Station to Jinan West twice daily. Tickets cost ¥474–540 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Dalian Bus operates a bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinan once daily. Tickets cost ¥290–360 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥470–2,200
Train from Dalian North Station to Jinan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Car ferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dalian to Jinan bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Jinan station.
Dalian to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinan West station.
There are 128+ hotels available in Jinan.