Beijing - Dalian Train

Usually, there are around 10 pairs of trains running daily between Beijing and Dalian. Among them, 9 pairs are high speed trains which take about 4 to 5.5 hours for a total length of 542 to 594 miles. The rest one pair are normal trains, which take much longer time, around 12.5 hours.

Except the rail service, there are also flights available between. The flight takes only around 1.5 hours. But the ticket price is usually higher than rail service. However, during some off season, there may be good discount offered. Travelers can compare both schedule and price for a final arrangement.
 Duration: about 4 - 5.5 hours
Distances: 870 - 955 km (542 - 594 mi)
Top speed: 300km/h (186mi/h)
Operated at: Chaoyang Railway Station/ Beijing Railway Station, Dalian North Railway Station
 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3503	08:05 - 11:52	3h47m
G3515	08:35 - 12:46	4h11m
G3519	09:25 - 14:10	4h45m
G3523	11:10 - 15:48	4h38m
G3507	13:05 - 16:50	3h45m
G3527	13:10 - 17:27	4h17m
G3531	16:28 - 21:36	5h8m
G3511	17:10 - 21:19	4h9m
G3539	18:12 - 22:37	4h25m

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 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3513	06:20 - 10:45	4h25m
G3517	08:15 - 12:47	4h32m
G3501	08:29 - 12:16	3h47m
G3521	10:29 - 15:46	5h17m
G3505	12:33 - 16:42	4h9m
G3525	13:09 - 17:45	4h36m
G3529	15:19 - 19:57	4h38m
G3537	17:11 - 21:50	4h39m
G3509	18:08 - 21:55	3h47m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,308 - 1,440 USD 182 - 200	CNY 646 - 709 USD 90 - 98	CNY 405 - 444 USD 56 - 62

 In Beijing:
Beijing Railway Station, the main station is closer to the city center and can be easily accessed by subway line 2. The airport shuttle bus and other city buses are also available.  

 In Dalian:
The North Railway Station is accessible by subway Line 1.

Stopovers of G types: Tianjin West, Tianjin, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Yingkou East.

Stop-bys of D types: Tangshan North, Luanxian, Beidaihe, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Huludao North, Jinzhou South, Panjin South, Panjin North, Panjin, Yingkou East, Gaizhou West, Bayuquan, Wafangdian West, Puwan.
 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K681	19:39 - 07:51+	12h12m

 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K683	20:35 - 09:03+	12h28m

Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
2. "+" means the second day.
 (Last Update on Dec 2, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 408 / USD 57	CNY 268 / USD 37	---

Although the normal speed trains take much longer time than high speed rides, the overnight sleeper trains K683/K681 can save your hotel cost and daytime for visiting. In this way, these overnight rides are also popular among many travelers. For a long distance trip over 10 hours, it is better to have a sleeper bed to guarantee a good rest. And you are recommended to book a sleeper early in advance since the ticket may run out quickly.

Stop-bys along the way includes: Yutianxian, Tianjin, Tangshan North, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong, Huludao, Jinzhou City in Liaoning, Goubangzi, Panjin, Dahushan, Shenyang, Sujiatun, Liaoyang, Anshan, Haicheng, Dashiqiao, Xiongyuecheng, Wafangdian, Pulandian, Jinzhou District in Dalian of Liaoning.

See also: How to Travel between Beijing and Dalian
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