Getting Around

Owing to its particular location on the coast of the East Sea and to the south of the Yangtze Delta, Ningbo has been an important Chinese trading port ever since the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. It is also the communication hub of Eastern Zhejiang Province. This area has developed quickly these last few years and transportation here has become quite convenient.
 

According to the long-term plan, Ningbo will operate 8 metro lines by 2025-2030. Currently, only metro line 1, line 2, line 3 and line 4 are in service. Line 1 connects Gaoqiao West and Xiapu, passing 29 stations in total. Line 2 runs between Lishe International Airport and Qingshuipu, via Ningbo Railway Station, City God temple and Drum Tower. Line 3 transports between Datongqiao and Gaotangqiao. Line 4 connects Cicheng Town and Dongqian Lake. 
See metro maps for reference.
 

There are about 260 bus lines in Ningbo. Most of the lines charge between CNY1~CNY2. However, according to the distance of the line, some of the tickets would be over CNY2 but lower than CNY7. Most of the lines run in intervals of 4~20 minutes. Few lines run in intervals of 20~70 minutes. The earliest leaving time in the morning is during 05:00~07:00 (several long lines leaving at 08:30). The last bus leaves during 17:00~23:00. There are night lines in the city including Bus No.2 and also the lines among 205~291 (except 238). These lines usually only run after 18:00 and continue until 23:00 at night.

Tourism Lines:
No.238 Liang-Zhu Cultural Park—Tianyi Pavilion-Moon Lake Park—Fan's Residence
Operating hours: 06:30~18:00 (November to the next April); 06:30~18:30 (May to October)
Ticket Fare: CNY1

No.371 Zhaobao Shan—South Street—Zhenhai Station-Ningbo University—Tianyi Pavilion

No.560 Nanzhan West Road—South Station—the 1st Hospital—Tianfeng Pagoda-Ming Yuan
Operating hours: 06:15~20:00
Ticket fare: CNY2
 Over 4,000 taxis are serving the city. The starting price is CNY11 for the first 3km (2mi) and CNY2.4 is charged for each additional kilometer (0.6mi). When the distance is within 20km (12mi), the cost of each kilometer (0.6mi) is CNY3.4, and the price is CNY3.8/km when a car runs farther than 20km (12mi). Waiting fee is also charged: it is for free for the first 6 minutes, and CNY2.4 per extra 4 minutes. When you take a taxi at night between 22:00 and 05:00 the next day, night allowance is required, and the cost of each kilometer (0.6mi) increases by CNY0.6.
Taxi Reservation Hotline: 0574 81890