How to Travel Between Dalian and Yantai
How to Travel from Dalian to Yantai
1. Dalian to Yantai Flight: about 1 hour, CNY170 to CNY1,980
For travelers with tight schedule, taking direct flights is always the prior choice since the flight time is as short as about 1hour. There are 4 to 6 direct flights every day flying from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport. Most of them take off in the afternoon and only MU2889 at 7:45. The latest flight is JR1586 which departs at 19:40. Travelers may enjoy 20% - 60% discount if they book tickets in advance. In low seasons, the price of economy class can decease to as low as CNY170.
Ticket Fare:
Business Class: CNY535 to CNY1,980; Economy Class: CNY170 to CNY990
2. Dalian to Yantai Ferry: about 6.5 to 7.5 hours, CNY130 to CNY 1,580
4 to 26 ferries are in operation from Dalian to Yantai. They set off from Dalian Bay Transport Hub / Dalian Port/ Dalian Bay New Port/ Lushu West Port/ Lushun New Port and arrive at Yantai Salvage Bureau Port/ Yantai Tongsanlun Ferry Terminal/ Yantai Port Passenger Station/ Yantai North Port/ Longkou Port Passenger Station/ Penglai Port. The last ferry can be taken at Dalian Bay Transport Hub at 23:00. The journey time is 5.5 to 7.5 hours. Different types of cabins can be choose and the price ranges between CNY130 and CNY 1,200. The overnight ferry is a good choice for budget travelers.
Ticket Fare:
Types of Cabins | Equipment | Fare |
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Seat Class | aero seat | CNY130-190 |
Fourth Class | 8 berths in each cabin | CNY210 |
Third Class B | 8 berths in each cabin | CNY240 |
Third Class A | 4 berths in each cabin | CNY260 |
VIP Third Class | 4 berths in each cabin | CNY300 |
Second Class | 3 berths in each cabin | CNY300 |
Second Class B | 4 berths in each cabin | CNY320-380 |
Second Class A | 2 berths in each cabin | CNY390-440 |
First Class | 1 berth in each cabin | CNY460-1,080 |
VIP Class | 1 berth with independent washing room | CNY780-1,580 |
How to Travel from Yantai to Dalian
1. Yantai to Dalian Flight: about 1 hour, CNY170 to CNY1,980
Every day 4 to 6 flights are in service from Yantai Penglai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport during 08:25 to 18:15, taking only 1 hour. It is recommended to purchase discounted tickets online to save some travel costs. The minimum ticket price of economy class is CNY170 in low seasons. Ticket Fare:
Business Class: CNY535 to CNY1,980; Economy Class: CNY170 to CNY990
2. Yantai to Dalian Ferry: about 6.5 to 7.5 hours, CNY190 to CNY 1,200
The frequency of ferry is much better than that of direct flight. There are 14 to 22 ferries from Yantai to Dalian every day. Travelers can take ferry at Yantai Salvage Bureau Port/ Yantai Tongsanlun Ferry Terminal/ Yantai Port Passenger Station/ Yantai North Port/ Longkou Port / Penglai Port. Normally, 6.5 to 7.5 hours and over CNY190 are needed.
Ticket Fare:
Types of Cabins | Fare |
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Seat | CNY130-190 |
Fourth Class | CNY210 |
Third Class | CNY190-260 |
Third Class B | CNY180-240 |
Third Class A | CNY220-260 |
VIP Third Class | CNY270-280 |
Second Class | CNY300-360 |
Second Class B | CNY350-360 |
Second Class A | CNY390-440 |
First Class | CNY460-890 |
VIP Class | CNY780-1,200 |
As I know, the ferry tickets are also available at 1F, South Square, Dalian Railway Station.