There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Shandong by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to Weifangtrain Hangzhou
5h 48m¥364–405Train, subway
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing to Qingdao Northtrain
- Take the subway from Qingdao North to Jiaozhou Northsubway 8
- Take the train from Jiaozhou North to Weifangtrain
11h 9m¥300–656Bus
- Take the bus from Nanjing to Rizhaobus
- Take the bus from Rizhao Airport Ticketing Center to Qingdao Liuting airportbus
- Take the bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Fuhua Hotelbus
11h 45m¥314–365Drive 568.4 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Weifangcar 568.4 km
6h 12m¥480–693Line 1 subway, fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, line 3 subway
- Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing Southsubway
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane NKG - TAO
- Take the subway from Qingdao North to Wusi Plazasubway
4h 14m¥1,013–2,525Fly to Yantai Penglai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)plane NKG - YNT
- Take the bus from Yantai Airport to Jiashike Bus Stationbus
5h 27m¥1,039–2,543
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Shandong is to bus which costs ¥310 - ¥370 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Shandong is to line 1 subway and fly and line 3 subway which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanjing to Shandong. However, there are services departing from Nanjing and arriving at Fuhua Hotel via Rizhao Airport Ticketing Center and Qingdao Liuting airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Shandong. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Weifang via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Nanjing and Shandong is 835 km. The road distance is 568.4 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Shandong without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ¥360 - ¥410.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Nanjing to Shandong, including transfers.
Nanjing to Shandong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanjing station.
Nanjing to Shandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Shandong is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ¥360 - ¥410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥310 - ¥370 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Shandong, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Weifang twice daily. Tickets cost ¥360–400 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanjing to Weifang via Rizhao, Rizhao Airport Ticketing Center, Qingdao Liuting airport, and Fuhua Hotel in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Train from Nanjing South to Weifang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing to Rizhao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–180
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Booking & Getting There
Nanjing to Shandong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Rizhao station.
Nanjing to Shandong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Weifang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Shandong is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Nanjing to Shandong.
There are 12+ hotels available in Shandong.





