How to Get to Ningbo & Get around Ningbo 2024

Ningbo Lishe International Airport(宁波栎社国际机场, NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is the only airport served in Ningbo. There are more than 143 airlines connecting Ningbo to about 76 domestic cities including Beijing, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Sanya, Harbin, Guiyang, Xiamen, Kunming, Lijiang, Lanzhou, etc. and about 20 international cities (regions) such as Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Phuket, Bangkok, Nha Trang, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macao, etc.

Address: Lishe Airport Road, Haishu District, Ningbo (宁波市海曙区栎社航空路)

Transportation: Lishe Airport is located about 12 kilometers from downtown Ningbo, usually taking about 30 minutes to transfer by car. Besides, airport shuttle buses (Airport to City Center Line 1 and Line 2) run between the airport and city center every 30 minutes for CNY 12, taking about 40 minutes. Furthermore, you may also walk 2 km (about 30 minutes) to Lishe International Airport Station and take Metro Line 2 to downtown (9 stations, takes about 22 minutes). Besides, there are also airport shuttle buses to Zhoushan, Cixi and Jinhua, etc.

144-hour Visa Free Transit in Yangtze River Delta (including Ningbo): Ningbo air port has implemented the 144-hour Visa Free Transit Policy since December 1, 2019, which enables citizens from certain 53 countries to enter from 8 permitted ports of enter (including Ningbo Lishe International Airport) and stay in the administrative region of Shanghai, Jiangsu province and Zhejiang province within 144 hours (6 days). For more details about the 144-Hour Visa-free Transit Policy.

Hangzhou to Ningbo

Ningbo is only 161 kilometers east from Hangzhou, so there is no direct flight.

By Private Car

It takes about 2-3 hours with a driving distance of about 161-200 kilometers.

By Train

Taking a bullet train is one of the most popular ways to transfer between Hangzhou and Ningbo. There are more than 70 G/D high speed trains running from Hangzhou to Ningbo daily, which need only about 50-70 minutes, with the fastest one running for only 43 minutes. Most trains depart from Hangzhou East Railway Station, and the number of trains from Hangzhou South Railway Station. Besides, there are about 10 normal K/T/Z trains departure from Hangzhou Railway Station or Hangzhou South Railway Station to Ningbo Railway Station every day, which takes only about 2-4 hours.

By Coach

Furthermore, there are many coaches from Hangzhou downtown, bus stations and airports to Ningbo downtown area, train station. It usually takes about 2.5-4 hours based on your start and arrival places.

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Suzhou to Ningbo Transfer

Ningbo is about 210 kilometers southeast from Suzhou. Visitors are recommended to transfer between two places by car or train, and there is no direct flight. It takes 3-3.5 hours by car with a driving distance of about 213-237 kilometers. Everyday, there are about 14 high-speed trains running between Suzhou (Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou Park Railway Station or Suzhou North Railway Station) and Ningbo (Ningbo Railway Station) from around 07:00 - 19:00. The whole journey would take 2.5-3.5 hours. There are also several long-distance buses to Ningbo from Suzhou North Railway Station and South Bus Station.

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Guangzhou to Ningbo Transfer

Ningbo is about 1350 kilometers northeast from Guangzhou. There are flights and trains connecting these two cities. Everyday, more than 10 flights leave from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport between 06:10~19:10, which usually takes about 2 hours. There are 2 D high-speed trains from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Ningbo, leaving during night around 19:30 and arriving at Ningbo in the early morning around 04:00.

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Get Around Ningbo

For those who are planning to spend only 1 -2 days exploring attractions and highlights in Ningbo urban area, they can get around by taxi, transit rails and public buses. However, if you are planning to go further to Xikou Town (about 40km southwest from Ningbo city center, takes 1 hour by car) in Fenghua district, visit Chiang’s Former Residence and Xuedou Mountain; or head east to visit the famous Zen Buddhism Temples in Jinzhou District, like Tiantong Temple (about 30km east from the city center, takes 50 minutes by car), Asoka Temple, etc. You are suggested to book a private car service in advance.

Ningbo Private Transfer Service

Traveling with a local private transfer service is the most recommended way. If you want to get rid of the hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private Ningbo tour package which covers sightseeing, dining and transfers from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Ningbo city center, attractions, your accommodation, Putuoshan and any place you want to go with speed and convenience with our non-smoking and comfortable licensed private vehicle, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need any help!

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Ningbo Taxi

Attractions in the urban area are concentrated, therefore taking a taxi is a convenient way of travelling and you can find one almost anywhere in the city. Generally, it would cost around CNY 40~70 to take a taxi from Lishe International Airport to downtown Ningbo and Tianyige Yuehu Scenic Area. More about attractions & highlights in Ningbo, please visit Top 13 Ningbo Attractions & Things to Do >>

Ningbo Metro

Taking a metro to travel around Ningbo is convenient and budget. There are altogether 4 rail transit lines, namely Line 1, Line2, Line 3, Line 4. Visitors can take Line 2 to Ningbo Lishe Airport, Ningbo Railway Station, Tianyi Pavilion, the Moon Lake Park, Ningbo Drum Tower, the Old Bund and Ningbo University, etc., take Line 1 to Ningbo Drum Tower, Qing’an Guide Hall, etc., and take Line 4 to Ningbo Railway Station, Dongqian Lake, and Line 3 to Ningbo Museum, etc.

Ningbo Public Bus

Public buses are easily found in the urban area of Ningbo City. There are many bus lines connecting main sites in Ningbo such as Ningbo Railway Station, Ningbo Airport and scenic spots like Tianyi Pavilion and Old Bund, etc. and the bus fare is reasonable. The language of the bus station broadcast is mainly Mandarin, and there is no foreign language service or ticket seller on Ningbo public buses, and most bus drivers can not speak English, so if you don't have a solid foundation of Chinese, buses might not be a wise choice.