There are 9 ways to get from Ningbo to Zibo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ningbo to Hangzhou Easttrain Cangnan / ...
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Zibotrain Hangzhou
7h 13m¥500–595Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ningbo to Suzhoubus
- Take the bus from Suzhou West to Qingdaobus
- Take the bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Zibobus
16h 52m¥419–544Drive 946.9 km
- Drive from Ningbo to Zibocar 946.9 km
9h 39m¥796–1,150Fly Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, train
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane NGB - TAO
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Jiaozhou Northtrain
- Take the train from Jiaozhou North to Zibotrain
6h 49m¥616–1,641Train to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, line 2 bus, train
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane SHA - TNA
- Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Jinan to Zibotrain
8h 17m¥1,388–3,453Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Weifang Airport, train
- Take the train from Ningbo to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Weifang Airport (WEF)plane HGH - WEF
- Take the train from Weifang to Zibotrain
7h 42m¥520–2,727Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane PVG - TNA
- Take the train from Jinan to Zibotrain
9h 28m¥1,240–3,505Bus to Zhoushan, fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ningbo Airport to Zhoushan Zhujiajian Wusongsi Wharfbus
- Fly from Zhoushan (HSN) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane HSN - TNA
- Take the train from Jinan to Zibotrain
10h 17m¥1,658–3,809Fly Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Linyi Qiyang, bus, train
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Linyi Qiyang (LYI)plane NGB - LYI
- Take the bus from Linyi to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Jinan to Zibotrain
10h 5m¥1,644–2,290
Ningbo to Zibo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ningbo to Zibo is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ningbo to Zibo is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs ¥600 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ningbo to Zibo. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Zibo via Suzhou West, Sifang Coach Station and Qingdao Liuting airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ningbo to Zibo. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Zibo via Hangzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Ningbo and Zibo is 1134 km. The road distance is 946.9 km.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Zibo without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Ningbo to Zibo, including transfers.
Ningbo to Zibo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Ningbo station.
Ningbo to Zibo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Ningbo station.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Zibo is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ¥500 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥410 - ¥550 and takes 16h 52m.
What companies run services between Ningbo, China and Zibo, China?
You can take a train from Ningbo to Zibo via Hangzhou East in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ningbo to Zibo via Suzhou, Sanyuanfang, Leqiao, Shizishan, Suzhou West, Qingdao, Sifang Coach Station, and Qingdao Liuting airport in around 16h 52m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,600
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,100
Flights from Zhoushan to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,600
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥330–2,100
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Weifang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,500
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Linyi Qiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–230
Train from Hangzhou East to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥430–470
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Qingdao North to Jiaozhou North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥25–28
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥38–42
- Business Class Seat
- ¥50–70
Train from Jiaozhou North to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–320
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥50–55
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–230
Train from Weifang to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥47–52
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–150
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥50–55
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥50–55
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥50–55
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Qingdao North to Jiaozhou North
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥35–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥35–55
Train from Jiaozhou North to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Ningbo to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Weifang to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Jinan to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Ningbo to Suzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
Bus from Suzhou West to Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥180–270
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥180–250
- Phone
- (86+)0532-96567
- Website
- qdairport.com
Bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Zibo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥130
- Schedules at
- qdairport.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- 0574-87427222
- Website
- ningbo-airport.com
Bus from Ningbo Airport to Zhoushan Zhujiajian Wusongsi Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Linyi to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ningbo to Zibo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Suzhou station.
Ningbo to Zibo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ningbo to Zibo is 947 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Ningbo to Zibo.
There are 23+ hotels available in Zibo.









