There are 5 ways to get from Dalian to Tianjin by subway, plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car
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Line 2 subway, fly to Tianjin Binhai
best- Take the subway from Renmin Square to Dalian Airportsubway
- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane DLC - TSN
3h 4m¥285–2,014Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Tian Jinbus
12h 20m¥140–280Train
- Take the train from Dalian North to Tianjin Westtrain Linyi North
6h 4m¥363–404Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Portcarferry
- Drive from Yantai Port to Tianjincar
12h 48m¥716–978Line 2 subway, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Renmin Square to Dalian Airportsubway
- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane DLC - PEK
- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Xuanwumen Stationsubway
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
4h 36m¥1,070–1,606
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Tianjin is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥280 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Tianjin is to line 2 subway and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥280 - ¥2100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jianshejie terminal and arriving at Tian Jin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Tianjin. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Tianjin West via Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Dalian and Tianjin is 393 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Tianjin without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥360 - ¥410.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Dalian to Tianjin, including transfers.
Dalian to Tianjin bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Jianshejie terminal station.
Dalian to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Tianjin is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥360 - ¥410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥280 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Tianjin, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Dalian North to Tianjin West once daily. Tickets cost ¥360–400 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, Dalian Bus operates a bus from Jianshejie terminal to Tian Jin twice daily. Tickets cost ¥140–280 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥280–2,800
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,800
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Renmin Square to Dalian Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Renmin Square to Dalian Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie terminal to Tian Jin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–280
- 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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Dalian to Tianjin bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Tian Jin station.
Dalian to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tianjin West station.
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