There are 4 ways to get from Rugao to Ningbo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugao South to Ningbotrain Cangnan
3h 28m¥160–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rugao to Shanghai Generalbus
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Ningbobus SHningbi
7h¥158–229Drive 340 km
- Drive from Rugao to Ningbocar 340 km
3h 32m¥288–415Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rugao to Ningbotaxi 340 km
3h 32m¥900–1,100
Rugao to Ningbo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugao to Ningbo is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Rugao to Ningbo is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugao to Ningbo. However, there are services departing from Rugao and arriving at Ningbo via Shanghai General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rugao South and arriving at Ningbo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Rugao and Ningbo is 498 km. The road distance is 340 km.
The best way to get from Rugao to Ningbo without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370.
The train from Rugao South to Ningbo takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rugao to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Rugao station.
Rugao to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Rugao South station.
The best way to get from Rugao to Ningbo is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥160 - ¥370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Rugao, China and Ningbo, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Rugao South to Ningbo 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 Rugao to Ningbo via Shanghai General in around 7h.
Train from Rugao South to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Rugao to Shanghai General
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥73–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
Bus from Shanghai General to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
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Booking & Getting There
Rugao to Ningbo bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai General station.
Rugao to Ningbo train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugao to Ningbo is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Rugao to Ningbo.
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