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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Dalian

Composite routes from Shanghai to Dalian

Cheapest
18 h 46 min
Car
1850 km.
from $101
Other
4 h 46 min
Train, Plane
855 km.
from $141.05
5 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
855 km.
from $133.93

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$271.74
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$271.74

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$141.30

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$282.61
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$228.26

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52

Donghai Airlines

Website:
donghaiair.com/
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$32.61–$260.87

Suparna Airlines

Website:
yzr.com.cn/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$135.87
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$8.70

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$15.22

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from West Nanjing Road to Longyang
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.60

Dalian Bus

Website:
dalianbus.com
Bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.08

Other operators

Dalian Yantai Ferry

Website:
daliancp.cn
Other from Yantai Port to Dalian
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Dalian?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Dalian is to bus which costs $62.08 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Dalian?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Dalian is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Dalian?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai Hutie Terminal and arriving at Jianshejie Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Dalian?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Dalian. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Zhongchang Street via Shanghai Hongqiao and Dalian North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Dalian?

The distance between Shanghai and Dalian is 889 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Dalian without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Dalian without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $119.57 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Dalian?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Shanghai to Dalian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Dalian bus from?

Shanghai to Dalian bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Shanghai Hutie Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Dalian train from?

Shanghai to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Dalian?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Dalian is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $141.30 and takes 12h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $62.08 and takes 19h.

Where does the Shanghai to Dalian bus arrive?

Shanghai to Dalian bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Jianshejie Terminal station.

Where does the Shanghai to Dalian train arrive?

Shanghai to Dalian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dalian North Station.

Where can I stay near Dalian?

There are 83+ hotels available in Dalian. Prices start at $34.55 per night.
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