There are 6 ways to get from Qingdao to Shantou by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane TAO - SWA
6h 10m¥1,424–3,832Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Ningbobus
- Take the bus from Ningbo to Yiwu Shangmaochengbus
- Take the bus from Yiwu Shangmaocheng to Shantoubus
30h¥538–828Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Xiamen Northtrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain Shanghai South / ...
16h 37m¥955–1,194Drive 1,745.5 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Shantoucar 1,745.5 km
18h 17m¥1,475–2,130Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane TAO - XMN
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain
8h¥1,030–2,432Train via Wuxi
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Wuxi Stationtrain Qingdao North
- Take the train from Wuxi to Chaoshantrain Nanjing South
23h 48m¥730–1,824
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Shantou is to bus which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 30h.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Shantou is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Qingdao and arriving at Shantou via Ningbo and Yiwu Shangmaocheng. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Chaoshan via Qingdao and Xiamen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
The distance between Qingdao and Shantou is 1507 km. The road distance is 1745.5 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 16h 37m and costs ¥950 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Qingdao to Shantou, including transfers.
Qingdao to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Shantou is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1200 and takes 16h 37m, you could also bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 30h.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Shantou, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Qingdao Airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Golden Gulf Hotel via Qingdao Station, Qingdao, Xiamen North, Chaoshan, and Chaoshan Station in around 16h 37m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,300
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Wenzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
Train from Qingdao to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–310
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–310
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–354
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
Bus from Ningbo to Yiwu Shangmaocheng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥74–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
Bus from Yiwu Shangmaocheng to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–355
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥240–330
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Booking & Getting There
Qingdao to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ningbo station.
Qingdao to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xiamen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Shantou is 1745 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Qingdao to Shantou.
There are 77+ hotels available in Shantou.