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Shanghai, China → Dalian, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Dalian

Composite routes from Shanghai to Dalian

Cheapest
18 h 23 min
Car
1820 km.
from $100
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
Found: 11
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
Website
Shanghai Airlines
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Zhejiang Loong Airlines
Website
Donghai Airlines
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Ruili Airlines
Website
Suparna Airlines
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Shenzhen Airlines
Website
2h 6m
Every day
$76.09–$250.00
Air China
Website
2h
Every day
$86.96–$250.00
China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 55m
Every day
$108.70–$369.57
Juneyao Airlines
Website
1h 55m
Every day
$108.70–$369.57
Spring Airlines
Website
1h 56m
Every day
$53.26–$141.30
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 2m
Every day
$76.09–$282.61
Shanghai Airlines
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$92.39–$228.26
Zhejiang Loong Airlines
Website
1h 45m
Every day
$65.22–$206.52
Donghai Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$81.52–$141.30
Ruili Airlines
Website
1h 40m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$32.61–$260.87
Suparna Airlines
Website
2h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$70.65–$130.43
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
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China Railways D-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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Shanghai Metro
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China Railways G-Class
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$119.57–$135.87
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
1h 11m
Once daily
$8.15–$15.22
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
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1h 19m
Twice daily
$6.52–$10.33
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Shanghai Metro
Website
19 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.57
(86)021-64370000
(86)021-64370000
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Bus operators
Found: 2
China Bus Guide
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Dalian Bus
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China Bus Guide
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
$7.60
[email protected]
Contact via email
Dalian Bus
Website
19h
Once daily
$62.08
Other operators
Found: 1
Dalian Yantai Ferry
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Dalian Yantai Ferry
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6h 30m
Once daily
$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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