Harbin to Dandong by train
Dandong lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Harbin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 24 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 795 km (494 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Harbin | Dandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 10 million | 815,858 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 10 m (33 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 | Shanghekou Railway Station, Shahezhen Railway Station, Hamatang Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 118000 |
Where to book trains from Harbin to Dandong
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Staying in Dandong
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 183 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dandong from Harbin?
651 km (405 mi) in a straight line, south of Harbin; by road roughly 795 km (494 mi).
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Dandong by train?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harbin and Dandong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dandong?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.