There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Dandong by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to Dandongtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
11h 21m¥754–905Fly 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¥475–2,343Drive 1,652.4 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Dandongcar 1,652.4 km
17h 4m¥1,394–2,013Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane NKG - DDG
10h 44m¥2,054–4,068Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane YTY - DDG
4h 39m¥1,763–5,039Fly 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 7m¥922–2,323
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) 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 - ¥5500.
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 1825 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 11h 21m 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 - ¥4100 and takes 10h 44m.
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 two other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) 4 times a day.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,800
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,800
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,000
Flights from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,800
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,900
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,800
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,200
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Qingdao, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,100
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport via Qingdao, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,100
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
- 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 South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
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
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