There are 4 ways to get from Jinan to Dalian by bus, plane, train, 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.
Line 2 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane TNA - DLC
4h 5m¥403–1,625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminalbus
9h 40m¥290–360Train
- Take the train from Jinan West to Dalian Northtrain Linyi North / ...
7h 51m¥486–601Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Jinan to Yantai Portcar
- Take the carferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbourcarferry
11h 18m¥605–777
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Dalian is to bus which costs ¥290 - ¥360 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jinan to Dalian is to line 2 bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥400 - ¥1700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jinan and arriving at Jianshejie terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Zhongchang Street via Jinan West and Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Jinan and Dalian is 495 km.
The best way to get from Jinan to Dalian without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥480 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Jinan to Dalian, including transfers.
Jinan to Dalian bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Jinan station.
Jinan to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jinan West station.
The best way to get from Jinan to Dalian is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥480 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥290 - ¥360 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Jinan, China and Dalian, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Jinan West to Dalian North twice daily. Tickets cost ¥474–540 and the journey takes 6h 16m. Alternatively, Dalian Bus operates a bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥290–360 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–1,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,900
Train from Jinan West to Dalian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Car ferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jinan to Dalian bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Jianshejie terminal station.
Jinan to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dalian North station.
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