There are 6 ways to get from Xi'an to Dalian by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane XIY - DLC
4h 52m¥530–1,551Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luoyang to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminalbus
27h 43m¥481–555Train via Shijiazhuang
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Tianjin Westtrain
- Take the train from Tianjin West to Dalian Northtrain
12h 44m¥855–1,051Drive 1,881.4 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Daliancar 1,881.4 km
19h 1m¥1,582–2,284Train
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Qinhuangdao to Dalian Northtrain Linyi North / ...
13h 21m¥875–971Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Yantaitrain
- Take the carferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbourcarferry
18h¥702–1,386
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Dalian is to bus which costs ¥480 - ¥600 and takes 27h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Dalian is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥500 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Luoyang and arriving at Jianshejie terminal via Jinan Long Distance Bus Station and Jinan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Dalian. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Zhongchang Street via Xi'an North, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin West and Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Xi'an and Dalian is 1290 km. The road distance is 1881.4 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Dalian without a car is to train via Shijiazhuang which takes 12h 44m and costs ¥850 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Xi'an to Dalian, including transfers.
Xi'an to Dalian bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Luoyang station.
Xi'an to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Dalian is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥500 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train via Shijiazhuang, which costs ¥850 - ¥1100 and takes 12h 44m, you could also bus, which costs ¥480 - ¥600 and takes 27h 43m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Dalian, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Zhongchang Street via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin West, Dalian North, and Dalian North in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,300
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,400
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,700
Train from Xi'an North to Shijiazhuang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,300
Train from Shijiazhuang to Tianjin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Tianjin West to Dalian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–660
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Qinhuangdao to Dalian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–850
Train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Taiyuan South to Yantai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–410
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Luoyang to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥189
- Schedules at
- ctrip.com
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jinan to Jianshejie terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Car ferry from Yantai Port to Dalian Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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Booking & Getting There
Xi'an to Dalian bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Xi'an to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shijiazhuang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Dalian is 1881 km. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Xi'an to Dalian.
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