Line 3 of the Dalian Metro (R3; Chinese: 大连地铁3号线; pinyin: Dàlián Dìtiě Sān Hào Xiàn) is a rapid transit line running from southwest to northwest Dalian. It was opened on the 8 November 2002. This line is 63.45 km (39.43 mi) long with 12 stations.