Dalian to Dandong Train 2026: Timetable, Fare & Booking

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Dalian to Dandong Train Guide:

How to Book Tickets Online

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If you're planning a trip to Dalian, China,

I highly recommend adding a day trip to nearby Dandong.

Dandong offers the rare, extraordinary experience

of seeing North Korea with your own naked eyes.

The easiest and most comfortable way

to reach Dandong from Dalian is by train.

Today, I'll walk you through exactly how to book

your Dalian to Dandong train tickets online!

If it's your first time booking train tickets in China,

you might feel a bit intimidated.

But don't worry, it's actually incredibly simple!

Just follow my step-by-step guide below.

First, we'll be booking our China train tickets

using Trip.com, so head over to the site!

🔻 Click Below to Book Dalian-Dandong Tickets 🔻

You'll see the search screen right away.

Enter the following details to search:

Departure: Dalian (All Stations)

Destination: Dandong

Departure & Return Dates: Select your travel dates

This will allow you to check the timetables

for both outbound and inbound trains at a glance.

The site will even highlight popular or recommended

train times for your convenience.

📍 Dalian to Dandong Train Ticket Prices:

Expect to pay around ~$18 for a one-way ticket,

and roughly ~$38 for a round trip.

📍 Dalian - Dandong Train Timetable:

You can see the full schedule in the screenshot above,

but here are the first and last train times:

Dalian to Dandong

First Train: 6:19 AM

Last Train: 6:06 PM (18:06)

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Dandong to Dalian

First Train: 6:40 AM

Last Train: 6:31 PM (18:31)

If you're planning a day trip from Dalian like we did,

we highly recommend this specific schedule!

Depart Dalian: 8:27 AM

Depart Dandong: 5:53 PM (17:53)

(The travel time for this high-speed train is about

2 hours and 20 minutes, which is faster than others.)

Once you've selected your desired times

for both the departure and return trips,

you can check the prices for Second and First Class.

Second Class seats are incredibly comfortable

(similar to standard fast trains in the US or Europe),

so there's really no need to splurge on First Class!

Next, you'll be taken to the checkout screen.

Please ensure you enter your traveler details

and contact information exactly as they appear.

China uses a paperless e-ticket system where

your passport serves as your physical train ticket!

Your passport will be scanned at the gates,

so complete accuracy is mandatory.

You can also select your seats for free,

so be sure to choose your preference in advance.

Finally, select your preferred payment method,

double-check that all your booking details are correct,

and proceed with the payment.

Once your payment is complete, you will see a

message indicating that your ticket is being issued.

Ticket issuance can take a little bit of time,

but you should receive your e-ticket confirmation

via email by the next day at the latest.

As soon as you receive that confirmation email,

your train reservation is 100% complete!

See? It's much simpler than you thought!

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by China travel prep,

using this train booking platform takes all the stress

out of the equation and makes it incredibly easy!

Grab your tickets using the link below,

and have a fascinating, unforgettable trip to Dandong!

Book Dalian to Dandong Train Tickets Here