Dalian to Dandong Train 2026: Timetable, Fare & Booking

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Dalian to Dandong Train Guide:

How to Book Tickets Online

Words/Photos ©Hi-Couple

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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.

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The easiest and most comfortable way

to reach Dandong from Dalian is by train.

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

your Dalian to Dandong train tickets online!

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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.

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First, we'll be booking our China train tickets

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

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🔻 Click Below to Book Dalian-Dandong Tickets 🔻

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Book China Train Tickets | Timetable & Fares | Trip.com

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You'll see the search screen right away.

Enter the following details to search:

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Departure: Dalian (All Stations)

Destination: Dandong

Departure & Return Dates: Select your travel dates

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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.

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📍 Dalian to Dandong Train Ticket Prices:

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

and roughly ~$38 for a round trip.

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📍 Dalian - Dandong Train Timetable:

You can see the full schedule in the screenshot above,

but here are the first and last train times:

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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)

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

we highly recommend this specific schedule!

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Depart Dalian: 8:27 AM

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

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

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

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Once you've selected your desired times

for both the departure and return trips,

you can check the prices for Second and First Class.

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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!

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

Please ensure you enter your traveler details

and contact information exactly as they appear.

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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.

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You can also select your seats for free,

so be sure to choose your preference in advance.

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Finally, select your preferred payment method,

double-check that all your booking details are correct,

and proceed with the payment.

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Once your payment is complete, you will see a

message indicating that your ticket is being issued.

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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.

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As soon as you receive that confirmation email,

your train reservation is 100% complete!

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See? It's much simpler than you thought!

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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!

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Grab your tickets using the link below,

and have a fascinating, unforgettable trip to Dandong!

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Book Dalian to Dandong Train Tickets Here