There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Dandong by train, plane, or car
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Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport
best- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane YTY - DDG
4h 39m¥1,763–4,939Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane NKG - DLC
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
8h 10m¥475–2,343Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Dandongtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
11h 21m¥754–905Drive 1,652.4 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Dandongcar 1,652.4 km
17h 4m¥1,390–2,008Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane NKG - DDG
8h 49m¥2,054–3,768Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane NKG - SHE
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
8h 2m¥872–2,323
Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Dandong is to train which costs ¥750 - ¥950 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Dandong is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Dandong. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Dandong via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Nanjing and Dandong is 1093 km. The road distance is 1652.4 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Dandong without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ¥750 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nanjing to Dandong, including transfers.
Nanjing to Dandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Dandong is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ¥750 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3800 and takes 8h 49m.
Nanjing to Dandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dandong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Dandong is 1652 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Nanjing to Dandong.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Dandong, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Dandong once daily. Tickets cost ¥750–900 and the journey takes 9h 59m. Alternatively, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) twice daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,600
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,100
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,700
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,700
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,700
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,700
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥360–2,100
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 Dalian North Station to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–220
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥95–190
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
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