There are 5 ways to get from Qingdao to Yan’an by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane TAO - ENY
6h 45m¥521–2,633Train
cheapest- Take the train from Qingdao to Pingyuan Easttrain
- Take the train from Pingyuan East to Yangquan Northtrain
- Take the train from Yangquan North to Suidetrain
- Take the train from Suide to Yan'antrain
15h 27m¥468–641Train, 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¥609–738Bus
- 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¥495–618Drive 1,133.2 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Yan’ancar 1,133.2 km
11h 55m¥964–1,392
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) flights
Questions & Answers
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 6h 45m and costs ¥500 - ¥2700.
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, Pingyuan East, Yangquan North and Suide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Qingdao and Yan’an is 1007 km. The road distance is 1133.2 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Yan’an without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 7m and costs ¥600 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 6h 45m and costs ¥500 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 21h 2m, you could also train, which costs ¥460 - ¥650 and takes 15h 27m.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Yan’an, China?
China Southern Airlines, China Express Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Qingdao to Yan’an via Jinan, Xi'an, Beiguan, Yahe Garden, and Xi'an North Bus Station in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–4,400
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
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 Pingyuan East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Pingyuan East to Yangquan North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Yangquan North to Suide
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥180–260
Train from Suide to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥55–85
Train from Suide to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥26–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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 Pingyuan East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Yan’an is 1133 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Qingdao to Yan’an.
There are 15+ hotels available in Yan’an.

















