What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Qingdao?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Qingdao is to bus which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 26h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Qingdao?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Qingdao is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Qingdao?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Qingdao via Zhoushan Putuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Qingdao?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Wusi Plaza via Chaoshan, Xiamen North and Qingdao North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Shantou to Qingdao?

The distance between Shantou and Qingdao is 1507 km. The road distance is 1742.5 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Qingdao without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Qingdao without a car is to train which takes 15h 16m and costs ¥950 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Qingdao?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Shantou to Qingdao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Qingdao bus from?

Shantou to Qingdao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Qingdao train from?

Shantou to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chaoshan station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Qingdao?

The best way to get from Shantou to Qingdao is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1200 and takes 15h 16m, you could also bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 26h 50m.

Where does the Shantou to Qingdao bus arrive?

Shantou to Qingdao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Zhoushan Putuo station.

Where does the Shantou to Qingdao train arrive?

Shantou to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xiamen North Station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Qingdao?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Qingdao is 1742 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Shantou to Qingdao.

Where can I stay near Qingdao?

There are 208+ hotels available in Qingdao.

Shantou to Qingdao - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shantou to Qingdao by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane SWA - TAO
5h 4m
¥1,424–2,232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Zhoushan Putuobus
2. Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Qingdaobus
26h 50m
¥511–815
Train
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Xiamen North Stationtrain Shenzhen North / ...
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Qingdao Northtrain Xiamen
15h 16m
¥954–1,145
Drive 1,742.5 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Qingdaocar 1,742.5 km
18h 16m
¥1,482–2,140
Train via Changzhou
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Changzhoutrain Shenzhen North
2. Take the train from Changzhou train station to Qingdao Northtrain Hangzhou
24h 3m
¥730–1,774

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,507.3 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Qingdao, China?

Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Wusi Plaza via Chaoshan, Xiamen North, Qingdao North, and Qingdao North in around 15h 16m.

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