There are 4 ways to get from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Hangzhou
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to Hangzhou Easttrain Nanjing South / ...
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Qiandaohu Stationtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
3h 41m¥259–465Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Qiandaohu Stationtrain Beijing-Qiandaohu / ...
4h 12m¥234–435Drive 343.4 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Qiandao Lakecar 343.4 km
3h 51m¥292–422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanjing to Qiandao Laketaxi 343.4 km
3h 51m¥900–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥440 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake is to train via Hangzhou which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥250 - ¥470.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake station. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Qiandaohu Station via Nanjing South and Hangzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Nanjing and Qiandao Lake is 465 km. The road distance is 343.4 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake without a car is to train via Hangzhou which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥250 - ¥470.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake, including transfers.
Nanjing to Qiandao Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
Nanjing to Qiandao Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Qiandao Lake is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Nanjing to Qiandao Lake.
There are 24+ hotels available in Qiandao Lake.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Qiandao Lake, China?
You can take a subway from Gulou to Qiandao Lake via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, Hangzhou East, and Qiandaohu Station in around 3h 41m.
Train from Nanjing South to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥115–125
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥115–125
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥180–210
- Business Class Seat
- ¥260–380
Train from Hangzhou East to Qiandaohu Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Nanjing South Station to Qiandaohu Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Nanjing South to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥95–200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥140–200
Train from Hangzhou East to Qiandaohu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Nanjing South Station to Qiandaohu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
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