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Nanjing - Qingdao Train

17 pairs of high speed trains are being operated between Nanjing and Qingdao with the travel time of 3.5 – 8.5 hours. Their running distance is 988/ 1,013 km (620/ 629 mi) due to different operation stations. A second class seat ticket costs at least CNY 261. 
 

Basic Facts:

 Open date: September 30th, 2007
 Operated at: NanjingNanjing South Railway Station, Qingdao/ Qingdao North/ Qingdao West Railway Station
 Duration: about 3.5 – 8.5 hours
 Distances: 998/ 1,013 km (620/ 629 mi)
 Top speed: 200/ 300 km/h (124/ 186 mph)
 

Nanjing to Qingdao Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jan 14, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D286707:57 - 12:134h16m
G25410:21 - 16:015h40m
G155113:41 - 17:474h6m
G28215:47 - 21:325h45m
D289718:19 - 21:563h37m
Around 17 departures in total: departure time from 00:38 to 18:19; duration from 3H37M to 8H27M.

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Qingdao to Nanjing Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jan 14, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D289506:38 - 11:034h25m
D287309:31 - 14:024h31m
G155310:25 - 15:044h39m
D318713:08 - 17:574h49m
D286916:34 - 21:184h44m
Around 17 departures in total: departure time from 06:24 to 21:26; duration from 4H1M to 7H55M.

See more Qingdao Schedule 

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

Qingdao - Nanjing Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Jan 14, 2025)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 845 - 1,608
USD 116 - 221
CNY 416 - 768
USD 57 - 105
CNY 261 - 480
USD 36 - 66

 

Running Route of Nanjing - Qingdao Trains

 Nanjing - Jinan: This section is a part of Beijing - Shanghai High Speed Railway. This railway was fully opened in 2011 with the top operating speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). Passing-by stations of this section include Chuzhou, Dingyuan, Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Tengzhou East, Qufu East, Taian and Jinan, etc.

 Jinan - Qingdao: This section of high speed railway has been put into service in 2008 with the top design speed of 250 km/h (155 mph); and the operating speed now is 200 km/h (124 mph). Major stations along this railway include Zhangqiu, Zibo, Qingzhou, Changle, Weifang, Gaomi and Jiaozhou North.

 

Nanjing - Qingdao Trains vs. Flights.

High Speed Trains  Flights
Duration 3.5 - 8.5 hours 1 - 1.5 hours
Ticket Fares CNY 261 - 480 for second class seat CNY 400 - 700 for economy class seat

There are about 3 pairs of flights flying between Nanjing and Qingdao every single day. Compared with the high speed trains, the flights between the 2 cities are better choices for passengers who want to save time and do not care too much about the prices. And it is also a good choice to book a flight tickets when there is a special offer.

 Major Rail Lines from Nanjing to:


 Major Rail Lines from Qingdao to:
- Last updated on Jan. 15, 2025 by Grace Yang -