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Jinan - Qingdao High Speed Train

Around 120 pairs of high speed trains are shuttling between Jinan and Qingdao daily with the travel time of about 1.5 - 4.5 hours according to different train stations. Ticket price for a second class seat is mostly around CNY 90 - 264 (USD 13 - 37).

Also, there are about 10 pairs of normal speed trains operated between with a duration of 3 - 5 hours and a ticket fare of CNY107.5 (USD 15) for a hard sleeper.

Basic Facts:

Open Date: December 26, 2018

Distance: 308 kilometers (191 miles)

Designated speed: 350 km/h (217 mph)

Duration: 1.5 - 4.5 hours

Operated at: Jinan / Jinan East / Jinan West / Daminghu; Qingdao / Qingdao North / Qingdao West

Stations along the way: Zhangqiu North, Zouping, Zibo North, Linzi North, Qingzhou North, Weifang North, Gaomi North, Jiaozhou North, Qingdao Airport

Jinan to Qingdao High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6905	06:30 - 08:24	1h54m
G6956	10:06 - 13:26	3h20m
G2071	12:11 - 14:17	2h6m
G5535	15:39 - 18:40	3h1m
G6975	20:05 - 22:17	2h12m

Around 120 departures in total: departure time from 06:00 to 21:39; duration from 1H23M to 4H36M.
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Qingdao to Jinan Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G278	06:18 - 09:03	2h45m
G2658	10:09 - 11:51	1h42m
G1070	11:59 - 14:45	2h46m
G6975	16:29 - 19:58	3h29m
D2124	20:13 - 22:16	2h3m

Around 120 departures in total: departure time from 05:31 to 22:00; duration from 1H24M to 4H11M.
See more Qingdao Schedule

Note:
The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

	Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 363 - 805 USD 51 - 114	CNY 180 - 427 USD 26 - 61	CNY 113 - 264 USD 16 - 37
D trains	CNY 363 - 505.5 USD 51 - 72	CNY 175 - 269 USD 25 - 38	CNY 90 - 168 USD 13 - 24

An important part of Shandong High Speed Railway Network

Jinan - Qingdao High Speed Railway is connected with Beijing – Shanghai, Jinan – Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang – Taiyuan High Speed Railways. After its completion, most parts in Shandong Provinces have been easily accessible from major domestic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan by high speed trains. Meanwhile, duration from Jinan to Yantai, Weihai, and Rizhao has been reduced to 2 hours.

Jinan - Qingdao Normal Train

Jinan to Qingdao Train schedule

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z317	02:41 - 05:37	2h56m
T395	06:47 - 10:33	3h46m
K701	10:30 - 14:45	4h15m
K969	11:57 - 16:01	4h4m
Z169	19:55 - 22:35	2h40m

Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 01:30 to 19:55; duration is 2H40M to 5H03M.

Qingdao to Jinan Train Timetable

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1216	08:59 - 13:47	4h48m
Z272	14:36 - 17:39	3h3m
T396	17:33 - 21:39	4h6m
K702	18:09 - 22:10	4h1m
K882	19:35 - 23:05	3h30m

Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 08:59 to 19:50; duration is 2H55M to 4H48M.

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Jinan - Qingdao Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 158.5 USD 22	CNY 107.5 USD 15	CNY 53.5 USD 8

Jinan - Qingdao Normal Train

Other Transportation Option between Jinan and Qingdao

Passengers can take long-distance buses between Jinan and Qingdao and there are about 10 pairs of buses. It takes about 5 hours for a single trip. The bus icket fare is CNY 96 - 110 (USD 14 - 16) per person.

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- Last updated on Nov. 21, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Jinan - Qingdao High Speed Train

Asked by Elmer from GERMANY | Apr. 21, 2020 17:32

Where is the ticket office at Jinan Station?

Can I buy paper ticket at their ticket office?

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 23, 2020 17:46

Thank you for your inquiry.

Ticket office is right on the 1F, on the left hand of main entrance. You can buy ticket there by showing all passengers travel document. The station should accept e ticket now, there will be no paper ticket, but you can scan travel document or QR code for boarding. Hope this information can help you.

Asked by Ruby Co from USA | Jul. 04, 2019 22:37

Best Jinan rail station to take shuttle to Jinan Airport

I am taking high speed rail from Qingdao to Jinan to get to Jinan airport. What is the most convenient Jinan rail station to catch a shuttle bus to the airport? I could not decide which specific train station to get to from Qingdao.

Answers (1)

Answered by Hayley | Jul. 05, 2019 01:40

There are shuttle buses from all 3 stations to the airport. Jinan East station should be the nearest one. It says there is a shuttle bus runs around every 30min from this east station to the airport and passenger who hold a rail ticket for that day can take it for free.

Asked by Clifford from GERMANY | Mar. 25, 2019 01:54

Which station is closer to Lantian Garden Hotel?

Which station is better to use? Qingdao or Qingdao North?

Answers (1)

Answered by Baron from MEXICO | Mar. 25, 2019 19:17

The hotel is closer to the main station at No. 2 Tai'an Road, Shinan District. You can take city bus No. 307 or g3 to Weihailu or you can take taxi which takes around CNY20.

Asked by Damien from CANADA | Nov. 19, 2018 01:48

Where is Daminghu Station? How far is it from Jinan Station?

Answers (1)

Answered by Paz from MALAYSIA | Nov. 19, 2018 19:00

It is at No. 1 North Minghu Street, just next to the Daminghu Lake. It is about 5km between Jinan station and this Daminghu station. You may take BRT No. 5 or taxi directly.