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Qingdao Train Schedule

Four main railway stations are acceessible in the Qingdao city center.

Qingdao Railway Station was first built in 1899; it is situated in the South District of the city. The station, 7.7 kilometers (4 miles) from the city center, is a unique one in China for it was built in a German Renaissance style. It is the main station in the city, trains from there can reach to all the main cities, such as Beijing, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Nanjing.

Qingdao North Railway Station is the new built station, which mainly operates high speed trains. From the station passengers can go to cities like Jinan, Changsha, Wuhan, Harbin, and Dandong.

Qingdao West Railway Station is the fourth largest railway station in Qingdao and it operates high speed trains to/from Bejing, Jinan, Shijiazhuang, Rizhao and etc.

Qingdao Hongdao Railway Station is located in West Coast New District. It was open in 2019, serving high speed trains to/from Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Jinan, Rizhao, Lianyungang, Yancheng...

High Speed Train Schedule of Qingdao

(Last Update on Jun 14, 2024)

To	Trains	Duration	Ticket Fare (CNY)
To	Trains	Duration	First/ Second Class Seat
Beijing South	G1064, G202, G1066... 22 departures from 07:03 to 19:13	3h5m - 5h4m	CNY 531/ 322 USD 74/ 45
Changchun West	G1268, G1208, G2658 from 06:24 to 10:09	8h49m - 9h17m	CNY 1,086/ 673 USD 151/ 93
Changsha South	G278, G2080, G290, G1552... 9 departures from 06:18 to 11:33	8h50m - 10h22m	CNY 965/ 604.5 USD 134/ 84
Guangzhou South	G278, G2080, G1552, G1553... 5 departures from 06:18 to 11:04	11h21m - 13h3m	CNY 1,620/ 1,014 USD 225/ 141
Hangzhou East	G284, D2128, D2125 from 06:24 to 15:40	6h17m - 7h12m	CNY 594/ 373 USD 83/ 52
Harbin West	G1208, G2658 at 06:46 and 10:09	9h48m - 10h11m	CNY 1,271.5/ 785.5 USD 177/ 109
Jinan	D6002, G6902... 133 departures from 05:31 to 22:00	1h22m - 4h11m	CNY 175/ 110 USD 24/ 15
Nanjing South	G284, D2895, G232... 16 departures from 06:24 to 17:50	3h56m - 5h40m	CNY 372/ 232 USD 52/ 32
Shanghai	D2134, D2131, D2916... 20 departures from 06:36 to 15:53	4h21m - 7h21m	CNY 438/ 273 USD 61/ 38
Tianjin	G1268, G1208, G1064, G1248... 17 departures from 06:24 to 20:45	2h56m - 6h46m	CNY 446/ 185 USD 62/ 26
Weihai	C6556, C6553, C6555, C6502... 32 departures from 06:30 to 21:41	1h25m - 2h33m	CNY 102/ 63 USD 14/ 9
Wuhan	G278, G1998, G1995... 14 departures from 06:18 to 16:00	7h2m - 8h39m	CNY 739/ 464 USD 103/ 64
Xi'an	D1674, G2054, G2259... 12 departures from 06:42 to 16:42	6h17m - 9h58m	CNY 806/ 504 USD 112/ 70
Yantai	C6532, C6533, C6538, C6555... 40 departures from 06:11 to 21:41	1h2m - 2h35m	CNY 73/ 46 USD 10/ 6

The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.

Normal Train Timetable of Qingdao

(Last Update on May 31, 2024)

To	Trains	Duration	Ticket Fare (CNY)
To	Trains	Duration	Soft/ Hard Sleeper
Chengdu	Z318 at 13:08	31h20m	CNY 767.5/ 496.5 USD 107/ 69
Guangzhou	Z170 at 14:29	26h9m	CNY 876.5/ 506.5 USD 122/ 71
Guilin	K1136 at 17:45	34h27m	CNY 717.5/ 464.5 USD 100/ 65
Jiaozhou	K5494, K1052, Z272, K8268... 5 departures from 07:56 to 20:56	0h24m - 0h58m	CNY 89.5/ 65 USD 13/ 9
Jinan	Z318, Z170, Z272, T396... 5 departures from 13:08 to 18:09	2h54m - 4h3m	CNY 158.5/ 107.5 USD 22/ 15
Lanzhou	Z272 at 14:36	23h48m	CNY 684/ 444 USD 96/ 62
Nanchang	T396, K1136 at 17:36 and 17:45	16h48m - 19h47m	CNY 497.5/ 325.5 USD 69/ 45
Shenzhen	T396 at 17:36	27h27m	CNY 735.5/ 477.5 USD 103/ 67
Xi'an	Z272 at 14:36	16h22m	CNY 527.5/ 343.5 USD 74/ 48
Xining	Z272 at 14:36	26h38m	CNY 735.5/ 477.5 USD 103/ 67
Zhengzhou	Z318, Z170, Z272 from 13:08 to 14:36	9h28m - 10h19m	CNY 377.5/ 247.5 USD 53/ 35

The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.

Major Rail Lines from Qingdao to:

- Last updated on Aug. 09, 2024 by Catherine He -

Questions & Answers on Qingdao Train Schedule

Asked by Lisa from FRANCE | Jul. 19, 2020 19:40

Bus between Qingdao and Penglai.

Our family would like to take a tour to Changdao near Yantai and Penglai, I searched online that the buses are available between Wingdao and Penglai. Could you please offer me some schedules and where to take it. Thanks.

Answers (1)

Answered by Cheryl from NEW ZEALAND | Jul. 20, 2020 19:07

The buses are available at Qingdao long-distance bus station, it takes about 4 hours from Qingdao to Penglai, and you can take a ferry boat to Changdao Island.
But now there is one high speed train from Qingdao to Penglai city, D6044 07:46/ 11:01, it takes 3hours 15 minutes and I think train is safer. This train has a stop at Qingdao North station, you can choose a departure station nearby.

Asked by Janet from ROMANIA | Feb. 22, 2019 02:48

I heard that there will be a railway station in airport too, is this true?

Is there anyone know about the operation time? Will I be able to go from airport to Qingdao Station by train directly? Or maybe direct train will be available from Beijing?

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Answered by Ben from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 24, 2019 17:40

I also read about this new, but the airport station is not for the current Liuting Airport, but a new airport called Jiaozhou Airport. They are under construction now and the new station and airport should be put into service together, in late 2019, no detailed date now. See from the news, direct rides from Beijing maybe possible.

Asked by ed from USA | Jul. 25, 2018 04:56

what is the best way via train or air from Xiamen to Qingtao in September, 2018?

I am planning to travel from xiamen to Qingtao from the 17th of Sept and return the 20th of sept. is there a train route and how much would this be? Would air be more cost effective? verses a train?

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Answered by Amanda from CANADA | Jul. 25, 2018 20:46

There is only one pair of rail service between Xiamen and Qingdao. Although it is a high speed rail service, it still takes around 12.5 to 13 hours on the way. The ticket price would be RMB791 for a second class seat. Flight did save a lot of time and would not cost too much as well. The only problem for flight would be the possibility of typhoon in Xiamen, but it is a chance problem and cannot be predict

Answered by ed | Jul. 26, 2018 07:40

Amanda, Thank you for your assistance.

Asked by Mr.TJANI from CN | Jan. 28, 2018 06:13

Dandong to Qingdao

I am planning to go to Qingdao on the 19th or 20th of February from Dandong, (depending on availability of tickets), and returning on the 25th.
What is the cheapest way to travel between?
Plane or train? And what will it cost for a return ticket.

Many thanks for your assistance

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Answered by Hailey from SINGAPORE | Jan. 28, 2018 20:52

I think there is no direct rail connection between. BY rail, you may choose a transfer via Beijing. The cost would be around CNY700 by second class one way. The price doubled for round trip.

For flight, it seems there is no direct flight to Qingdao on 19th or 20th. A transfer in beijing would cost more than CNY1,000. If you go to dalian by rail first and then a flight to the final destination, it can be a cheaper, for example around CNY600. For return to Dandong, there is direct flight available. The price is good as well, around CNY500. But it may change from time to time.

Answered by Mr.TJANI from CN | Jan. 29, 2018 06:23

Thank you for your quick response - much appreciated

Asked by Nalini from SRILANKA | Nov. 18, 2017 09:44

Is there a train to Qingdao from hongkong

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Answered by Mr. Adnan from SINGAPORE | Nov. 19, 2017 00:16

No, you need to take a transfer at Guangzhou or Beijing. Beijing will be better for you. You could take high speed ride from Beijing south to there.