There are 7 ways to get from Jinan to Dandong by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jinan West to Dandongtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
8h 2m¥533–616Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
14h 25m¥371–454Drive 1,081.8 km
- Drive from Jinan to Dandongcar 1,081.8 km
11h 31m¥913–1,318Line 2 bus, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
8h 3m¥476–2,050Train via Tianjin
- Take the train from Jinan to Tianjintrain Hangzhou
- Take the train from Tianjin Station to Dandongtrain Beijing
18h 21m¥844–1,619Line 2 bus, fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane TNA - SHE
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
8h¥513–2,530Fly to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane TNA - DDG
11h 17m¥1,965–4,775
Jinan to Dandong by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Dandong is to bus which costs ¥370 - ¥460 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Jinan to Dandong is to line 2 bus and fly and train which takes 8h and costs ¥500 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Jinan to Dandong. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Dandong via Dalian South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Dandong. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Dandong via Jinan West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Jinan and Dandong is 1214 km. The road distance is 1081.8 km.
The best way to get from Jinan to Dandong without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥500 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Jinan to Dandong, including transfers.
Jinan to Dandong bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Jinan station.
Jinan to Dandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jinan West station.
The best way to get from Jinan to Dandong is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥500 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥370 - ¥460 and takes 14h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1900 - ¥4800 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Jinan, China and Dandong, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Jinan West to Dandong once daily. Tickets cost ¥520–570 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jinan to Dandong via Jianshejie terminal and Dalian South in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,700
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,100
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Yangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,200
Train from Jinan West to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥520–570
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–100
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jinan to Dandong bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Jianshejie terminal station.
Jinan to Dandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dandong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinan to Dandong is 1082 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Jinan to Dandong.
There are 11+ hotels available in Dandong.