There are 5 ways to get from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Liaocheng West
best- Take the train from Jinan to Liaocheng Westtrain
- Take the train from Liaocheng West to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Stationtrain
5h 6m¥286–330Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jinan North Bus station to Zhengzhoubus
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Stationtrain Hangzhou / ...
9h 54m¥242–268Drive 513.2 km
- Drive from Jinan to Shaolin Monasterycar 513.2 km
5h 20m¥432–623Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jinan to Shaolin Monasterytaxi 513.2 km
5h 20m¥850–1,100Train
- Take the train from Jinan to Zhengzhou Easttrain Qingdao North / ...
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Stationtrain Hangzhou / ...
6h 10m¥367–598
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery is to bus and train which costs ¥240 - ¥270 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery is to train via Liaocheng West which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥280 - ¥330.
No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery station. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Gongyi South Station via Liaocheng West and Zhengzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Jinan and Shaolin Monastery is 584 km. The road distance is 513.2 km.
The best way to get from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery without a car is to train via Liaocheng West which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥280 - ¥330.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery, including transfers.
Jinan to Shaolin Monastery train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jinan station.
Jinan to Shaolin Monastery train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Liaocheng West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinan to Shaolin Monastery is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery.
There are seven+ hotels available in Shaolin Monastery.
What companies run services between Jinan, China and Shaolin Monastery, Henan, China?
You can take a train from Jinan to Shaolin Monastery via Liaocheng West, Zhengzhou East, and Gongyi South in around 5h 6m.
Train from Jinan to Liaocheng West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Liaocheng West to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–260
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–490
Train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–130
Train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–130
Train from Jinan to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥460–510
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–130
- Website
- keyunzhan.com
Bus from Jinan North Bus station to Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- keyunzhan.com
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