There are 6 ways to get from Nantong to Ningbo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Xinjing
best- Take the train from Nantong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Shenzhen / ...
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain Cangnan / ...
3h 49m¥169–373Bus via Shanghai
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantong East to Shanghai Generalbus Nantdshzz
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Ningbobus
6h 7m¥148–224Bus
- Take the bus from Nantong to Shanghai Southbus
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Ningbobus
5h 15m¥150–219Drive 287.1 km
- Drive from Nantong to Ningbocar 287.1 km
3h 6m¥245–353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nantong to Ningbotaxi 287.1 km
3h 6m¥750–950Train
- Take the train from Nantong to Ningbotrain Nantong
4h 9m¥150–350
Nantong to Ningbo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantong to Ningbo is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥220 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nantong to Ningbo is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantong to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Nantong and arriving at Ningbo via Shanghai South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantong and arriving at Ningbo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Nantong and Ningbo is 479 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.
The best way to get from Nantong to Ningbo without a car is to train via Xinjing which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥160 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Nantong to Ningbo, including transfers.
Nantong to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nantong station.
Nantong to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Nantong station.
The best way to get from Nantong to Ningbo is to train via Xinjing which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥160 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥220 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Nantong, China and Ningbo, China?
You can take a train from Nantong to Ningbo via Shanghai Hongqiao in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantong to Ningbo via Shanghai South in around 5h 15m.
Train from Nantong to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Nantong to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–350
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–220
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥250–350
Train from Nantong to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Adult - second class
- ¥55–85
Train from Nantong to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥125–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
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 Nantong to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥65–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Bus from Shanghai South to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
Bus from Nantong East to Shanghai General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥55–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Bus from Shanghai South to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
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More Questions & Answers
Nantong to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South station.
Nantong to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantong to Ningbo is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Nantong to Ningbo.
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