There are 9 ways to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 2 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
best- Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane CAN - NGB
4h 32m¥422–1,217Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Hangzhou Southtrain Haikou
- Take the bus from Hangzhou South to Ningbo Southbus
25h 31m¥215–476Train
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Ningbotrain Zhuhai
10h 21m¥414–1,005Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Zhejiang Ningbobus
21h¥320–440Drive 1,325.6 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Ningbocar 1,325.6 km
13h 48m¥1,120–1,618Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Zhoushan, bus
- Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Zhoushan (HSN)plane FUO - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo Southbus
5h 31m¥3,431–6,749Train, bus to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain
- Take the bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airportbus
- Fly from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane ZUH - NGB
6h 39m¥823–2,636Line 2 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, line 1 subway, train
- Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane CAN - HGH
- Take the subway from Xiaoshan International Airport to East stationsubway
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Ningbotrain
6h 13m¥680–1,850Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
- Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane FUO - HGH
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Ningbotrain
5h 48m¥2,023–3,953
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo is to train and bus which costs ¥210 - ¥480 and takes 25h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo is to line 2 subway and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥420 - ¥1300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Guangzhou Provincial and arriving at Zhejiang Ningbo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Ningbo via Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Ningbo is 1130 km. The road distance is 1325.6 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs ¥410 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou Provincial station.
Guangzhou to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Ningbo is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs ¥410 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥320 - ¥440 and takes 21h.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Ningbo, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Guangzhou South station to Ningbo once daily. Tickets cost ¥410–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Zhejiang Ningbo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥320–440 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–3,300
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- [email protected]
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggang
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggang
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Zhejiang Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–440
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥320–440
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–90
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–90
Bus from Hangzhou South to Ningbo South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
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Booking & Getting There
Guangzhou to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Zhejiang Ningbo station.
Guangzhou to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Ningbo is 1326 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Guangzhou to Ningbo.
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