There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Dalian by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Line 1 subway to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly, line 2 subway
best- Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing Southsubway
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane NKG - DLC
- Take the subway from Dalian Airport to Renmin Squaresubway
4h 17m¥812–1,918Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane WUX - DLC
4h 57m¥445–2,449Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Dalian North Stationtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
11h 8m¥757–860Bus
- Take the bus from Nanjing East to Yangzhou West Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Yangzhou Bus Station to Nanjing Getangbus
- Take the bus from Nanjing Getang to Dalianbus
21h¥450–712Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Nanjing to Yantai Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbourcarferry
14h 19m¥849–1,129Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane YTY - DLC
4h 32m¥621–2,089
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Dalian is to bus which costs ¥450 - ¥750 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Dalian is to line 1 subway and fly and line 2 subway which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥800 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanjing to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Nanjing East and arriving at Dalian via Yangzhou Bus Station and Nanjing Getang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Zhongchang Street via Nanjing South and Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Nanjing and Dalian is 901 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Dalian without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs ¥750 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Nanjing to Dalian, including transfers.
Nanjing to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanjing East station.
Nanjing to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Dalian is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs ¥750 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥450 - ¥750 and takes 21h.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Dalian, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Dalian North Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥750–850 and the journey takes 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanjing East to Dalian via Yangzhou Bus Station and Nanjing Getang in around 21h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–3,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–3,700
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,900
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,900
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Phone
- +86 025-51899999
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Gulou to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Dalian Airport to Renmin Square
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Nanjing South to Dalian North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥75–110
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–140
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing East to Yangzhou West Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
Bus from Yangzhou Bus Station to Nanjing Getang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥31–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
Bus from Nanjing Getang to Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥380–550
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Nanjing to Dalian bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Yangzhou West Bus Station.
Nanjing to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dalian North Station.
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