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Shenzhen - Ningbo Trains

Shenzhen - Ningbo Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Aug. 1, 2023

Only eight pairs of high-speed trains operate between Shenzhen and Ningbo. The journey duration is about 9 hours.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,309 kilometers (813 miles)
  • Terminals: Shenzhen North Railway Station, Ningbo Railway Station
  • Duration: 7½–9½ hours
  • Main stops: Chaoshan, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Wenzhou

Shenzhen to Ningbo High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 19th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D3126 07:16 16:13 8h 57m
D388 08:29 17:37 9h 8m
D2284 10:31 19:43 9h 12m
D2424 11:17 20:06 8h 49m

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Ningbo to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 19th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2287 09:23 18:22 8h 59m
D2281 11:15 20:11 8h 56m
D2283 13:39 22:25 8h 46m
D2293 13:59 22:35 8h 36m

Shenzhen to Ningbo High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

First Class Second Class
US$118 (CNY800) US$74 (CNY499)

Travel Tips

You can also consider taking a flight. Over 10 pairs of flights operate between Shenzhen and Ningbo every day and the journey duration is about 2 hours. The full airfare is about 1,250 CNY (182 USD).

However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 35% off in May 2023. With a discount, the price is only about 813 CNY(119 USD) for an economy-class seat.

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