There are 6 ways to get from Qingdao to Yan’an by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane TAO - ENY
7h 25m¥1,421–3,233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinanbus
- Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus
- Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
21h 2m¥495–618Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Xi'an Northtrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Xi'an to Yan'antrain Xi'an
13h 28m¥584–762Drive 1,134.2 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Yan’ancar 1,134.2 km
11h 53m¥955–1,379Fly to Yulin Airport, train
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yulin Airport (UYN)plane TAO - UYN
- Take the train from Yulin to Yan'antrain
8h 52m¥2,339–3,442Train, bus
- Take the train from Qingdao to Xi'an Northtrain Qingdao
- Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
14h 7m¥609–738
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Yan’an is to bus which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 21h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Yan’an is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Qingdao and arriving at Yan’an via Jinan, Beiguan and Xi'an North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Yan'an via Qingdao, North station and Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Qingdao and Yan’an is 1007 km. The road distance is 1134.2 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Yan’an without a car is to train which takes 13h 28m and costs ¥550 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Qingdao to Yan’an, including transfers.
Qingdao to Yan’an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Yan’an is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 13h 28m, you could also bus, which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 21h 2m.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Yan’an, China?
Air China, China Express Airlines, and Shandong Airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Yan'an via Qingdao Station, Qingdao, Xi'an North, North station, Wulukou, and Xi'an in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yulin Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,200
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yulin Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yulin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Train from Qingdao to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Qingdao to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Yulin to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥85–130
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Yulin to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥70–100
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–160
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥109–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- bus.ly.com
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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Booking & Getting There
Qingdao to Yan’an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jinan station.
Qingdao to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Yan’an is 1134 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Qingdao to Yan’an.
There are seven+ hotels available in Yan’an.