There are 7 ways to get from Nanjing to Ningbo by train, bus, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Nanjing South
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to Ningbotrain Beijing South / ...
2h 45m¥144–305Bus
- Take the bus from Nanjing East to Suzhoubus
- Take the bus from Suzhou to Ningbobus
5h 15m¥157–242Drive 413.2 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Ningbocar 413.2 km
4h 18m¥349–504Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane NKG - NGB
7h 8m¥663–3,319Train
- Take the train from Nanjing to Ningbotrain Nanjing
4h 18m¥190–440Fly to Zhoushan, bus
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Zhoushan (HSN)plane NKG - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo Southbus
7h 31m¥1,089–3,348Line 1 subway, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, line 2 subway, train
- Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing Southsubway
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane NKG - PVG
- Take the subway from Longyang Road to Hongqiao stationsubway
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
6h 42m¥1,275–2,109
Nanjing to Ningbo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to train via Nanjing South which costs ¥140 - ¥310 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥310.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanjing to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Nanjing East and arriving at Ningbo via Suzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nanjing and arriving at Ningbo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Nanjing and Ningbo is 422 km. The road distance is 413.2 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo without a car is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥310.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Nanjing to Ningbo, including transfers.
Nanjing to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanjing East station.
Nanjing to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Ningbo is to train via Nanjing South which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥140 - ¥310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥250 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥3400 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Ningbo, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Ningbo hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–200 and the journey takes 1h 52m. China Railways D-Class also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanjing East to Ningbo via Suzhou in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,700
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,500
Train from Nanjing South to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–650
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing East to Suzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥72–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
Bus from Suzhou to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Nanjing to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Suzhou station.
Nanjing to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Ningbo is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Nanjing to Ningbo.
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