Harbin to Dalian by train
Dalian lies 866 km (538 mi) south-west of Harbin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 32 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,056 km (656 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Harbin | Dalian | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 10 million | 7.5 million |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Harbin railway station, Harbin West railway station, Harbin North railway station | Dalian railway station, Dalian Development Area station, Heping Road station |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 116000 |
Where to book trains from Harbin to Dalian
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Staying in Dalian
Our booking partner lists 125 places to stay in Dalian. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 22 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 2,867 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dalian from Harbin?
866 km (538 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Harbin; by road roughly 1,056 km (656 mi).
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Dalian by train?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harbin and Dalian?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dalian?
Our booking partner lists 125 places to stay in Dalian, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.