Beijing - Dalian Train

Usually, there are around 10 pairs of trains running daily between Beijing and Dalian. Among them, 9 pairs are high speed trains which take about 4 to 5.5 hours for a total length of 542 to 594 miles. The rest one pair are normal trains, which take much longer time, around 12.5 hours.

Except the rail service, there are also flights available between. The flight takes only around 1.5 hours. But the ticket price is usually higher than rail service. However, during some off season, there may be good discount offered. Travelers can compare both schedule and price for a final arrangement.
 Duration: about 4 - 5.5 hours
Distances: 870 - 955 km (542 - 594 mi)
Top speed: 300km/h (186mi/h)
Operated at: Chaoyang Railway Station/ Beijing Railway Station, Dalian North Railway Station
 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3623	08:20 - 12:48	4h28m
G3627	09:17 - 14:14	4h57m
G3631	11:14 - 15:48	4h34m
G977	13:05 - 16:41	3h36m
G3639	16:33 - 21:30	4h57m
G985	18:30 - 22:07	3h37m

See more Beijing Schedule
 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3621	06:20 - 10:53	4h33m
G3625	08:15 - 12:47	4h32m
G971	08:35 - 12:13	3h38m
G3629	10:27 - 16:03	5h36m
G975	12:40 - 16:18	3h38m
G979	13:58 - 17:36	3h38m
G3633	15:17 - 20:05	4h48m
G3637	17:11 - 21:32	4h21m
G983	18:10 - 21:49	3h39m

See more Dalian Schedule

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,415 USD 199	CNY 698 USD 98	CNY 437 USD 61

 In Beijing:
Beijing Railway Station, the main station is closer to the city center and can be easily accessed by subway line 2. The airport shuttle bus and other city buses are also available.  

 In Dalian:
The North Railway Station is accessible by subway Line 1.

Stopovers of G types: Tianjin West, Tianjin, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Yingkou East.

Stop-bys of D types: Tangshan North, Luanxian, Beidaihe, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Huludao North, Jinzhou South, Panjin South, Panjin North, Panjin, Yingkou East, Gaizhou West, Bayuquan, Wafangdian West, Puwan.
 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K681	20:10 - 07:51+	11h41m

 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K683	20:35 - 08:50+	12h15m

Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
2. "+" means the second day.
 (Last Update on Jun 18, 2025)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 390 / USD 55	CNY 255 / USD 36	---

Although the normal speed trains take much longer time than high speed rides, the overnight sleeper trains K683/K681 can save your hotel cost and daytime for visiting. In this way, these overnight rides are also popular among many travelers. For a long distance trip over 10 hours, it is better to have a sleeper bed to guarantee a good rest. And you are recommended to book a sleeper early in advance since the ticket may run out quickly.

Stop-bys along the way includes: Yutianxian, Tianjin, Tangshan North, Qinghuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong, Huludao, Jinzhou City in Liaoning, Goubangzi, Panjin, Dahushan, Shenyang, Sujiatun, Liaoyang, Anshan, Haicheng, Dashiqiao, Xiongyuecheng, Wafangdian, Pulandian, Jinzhou District in Dalian of Liaoning.

See also: How to Travel between Beijing and Dalian
Major Rail Lines from Beijing to:
Major Rail Lines from Dalian to: