There are 4 ways to get from Ningbo to Rugao by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ningbo to Rugao Southtrain Cangnan
3h 28m¥160–370Bus
- Take the bus from Ningbo to Shanghai Southbus
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Rugaobus
7h 11m¥161–232Drive 343.2 km
- Drive from Ningbo to Rugaocar 343.2 km
3h 37m¥292–422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ningbo to Rugaotaxi 343.2 km
3h 37m¥900–1,100
Ningbo to Rugao by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ningbo to Rugao is to bus which costs ¥160 - ¥240 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ningbo to Rugao is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370.
No, there is no direct bus from Ningbo to Rugao. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Rugao via Shanghai General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ningbo and arriving at Rugao South. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Ningbo and Rugao is 498 km. The road distance is 343.2 km.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Rugao without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370.
The train from Ningbo to Rugao South takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ningbo to Rugao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Ningbo station.
Ningbo to Rugao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Ningbo station.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Rugao is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥240 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Ningbo, China and Rugao, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Ningbo to Rugao South 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥220–240 and the journey takes 3h 28m. China Railways D-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ningbo to Rugao via Shanghai South, Shanghai South Railway, Shanghai Railway, and Shanghai General in around 7h 11m.
Train from Ningbo to Rugao South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Ningbo to Rugao South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥160–230
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥260–370
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Ningbo to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
Bus from Shanghai General to Rugao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥73–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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More Questions & Answers
Ningbo to Rugao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South station.
Ningbo to Rugao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Rugao South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ningbo to Rugao is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ningbo to Rugao.
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