Rome2Rio

How to get fromShanghai to Dalianby subway, plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Dalian

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Dalian by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 2 subway to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Roadsubway subway
    2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane PVG - DLC
    3. Take the subway from Dalian Airport to Renmin Squaresubway subway
    4h 3m
    ¥497–1,659

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus bus
    19h
    ¥450–600

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dalian North Stationtrain train Shanghai Hongqiao
    12h 41m
    ¥857–1,009

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Yantai Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbourcarferry car ferry
    15h 45m
    ¥984–1,325

  5. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane SHA - DLC
    4h 6m
    ¥1,207–2,109

  6. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane NTG - DLC
    5h 19m
    ¥514–2,646

  7. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane WUX - DLC
    4h 44m
    ¥450–2,617

  8. Train to Changzhou Benniu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Changzhou Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane CZX - DLC
    5h 27m
    ¥594–2,102

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights

Calendar167Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥442Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shanghai to Dalian.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 919.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Dalian, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dalian North Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥850–1,000 and the journey takes 10h 42m. Alternatively, Dalian Bus operates a bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥450–600 and the journey takes 19h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers