There are 11 ways to get from Jinan to Ningbo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jinan West to Ningbotrain Beijing South / ...
4h 56m¥463–536Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Jinan to Shanghai South Station stationtrain Qiqihaer
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Ningbobus
16h 49m¥192–382Bus
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdaobus
- Take the bus from Qingdao to Ningbobus T163
16h 35m¥316–521Drive 956.9 km
- Drive from Jinan to Ningbocar 956.9 km
9h 45m¥814–1,176Fly Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane TNA - NGB
7h 25m¥1,824–4,326Train via Huzhou
- Take the train from Jinan to Huzhoutrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Huzhou to Ningbotrain Nanjing South / ...
6h 2m¥442–565Line 2 bus to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, fly to Zhoushan, bus
- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Zhoushan (HSN)plane TNA - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo Southbus
5h 54m¥2,000–5,155Line 2 bus to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane TNA - SHA
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
6h 30m¥1,434–1,764Train to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Take the train from Jinan to Qingdao Northtrain
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane TAO - NGB
5h 56m¥560–1,471Line 2 bus to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane TNA - PVG
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
7h 39m¥1,486–2,316Bus to Linyi Qiyang, fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Linyibus
- Fly from Linyi Qiyang (LYI) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane LYI - NGB
6h 53m¥2,194–5,096
Jinan to Ningbo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Ningbo is to train and bus which costs ¥190 - ¥390 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Jinan to Ningbo is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥460 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jinan to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Jinan Bus Terminal and arriving at Ningbo via Qingdao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Ningbo via Jinan West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Jinan and Ningbo is 1046 km. The road distance is 956.9 km.
The best way to get from Jinan to Ningbo without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥460 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Jinan to Ningbo, including transfers.
Jinan to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Jinan to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jinan West station.
The best way to get from Jinan to Ningbo is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥460 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥310 - ¥550 and takes 16h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1800 - ¥4400 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Jinan, China and Ningbo, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Jinan West to Ningbo 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥450–490 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Ningbo via Qingdao in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–3,900
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,300
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,600
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,100
Flights from Linyi Qiyang to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,300
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,600
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,100
Flights from Linyi Qiyang to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,000
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,600
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,100
Flights from Linyi Qiyang to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,600
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,100
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,400
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,400
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,900
Train from Jinan West to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,600
Train from Jinan to Huzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Huzhou to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Jinan to Qingdao North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- Business Class Seat
- ¥370–550
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Huzhou to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥85–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Jinan to Qingdao North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–260
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Jinan to Shanghai South Station station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥190–260
- Soft sleeper
- ¥300–400
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥96–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
Bus from Qingdao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–354
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
Bus from Shanghai South to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
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
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Linyi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jinan to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Qingdao station.
Jinan to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinan to Ningbo is 957 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Jinan to Ningbo.
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