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Tianjin - Qingdao Train

Every day, there are over 12 pairs of high speed trains running between Tianjin and Qingdao. The general running distance between the 2 cities is about 708 km (440 mi). A one-way journey by high speed trains takes about 4 - 4.5 hours with the minimum fare of CNY 269 for a second class ticket. Besides that, 4 pairs of normal speed trains are operated between the 2 cities as well.

Tianjin - Qingdao High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Open date: June 30th, 2011

Duration: about 4 - 4.5 hours

Distance: about 708 km (440 mi)

Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Operated at: Tianjin/ Tianjin South/ Tianjin West, Qingdao North/ Qingdao

Major stations along the way: Weifang, Zibo, Jinan, Jinan West, Cangzhou West, Dezhou East

Tianjin to Qingdao High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1099	08:06 - 11:12	3h6m
G1061	08:10 - 11:38	3h28m
G1063	10:05 - 14:21	4h16m
G1065	11:30 - 14:42	3h12m
G271	13:45 - 17:17	3h32m
G2631	14:37 - 18:40	4h3m
G1206	14:55 - 19:22	4h27m
G1207	15:11 - 19:22	4h11m
G1267	15:45 - 20:05	4h20m
G1247	17:33 - 21:44	4h11m

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Qingdao to Tianjin Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1268	06:00 - 10:21	4h21m
G1208	06:06 - 10:28	4h22m
G1064	07:07 - 10:26	3h19m
G1248	08:07 - 12:26	4h19m
G272	09:39 - 13:25	3h46m
G2658	10:15 - 13:29	3h14m
G2632	10:46 - 14:44	3h58m
G1070	12:03 - 16:25	4h22m
G1072	12:31 - 16:33	4h2m
G210	14:19 - 17:02	2h43m
G1074	14:36 - 18:45	4h9m
G1076	16:05 - 20:25	4h20m
G1078	16:11 - 20:33	4h22m
G1100	18:06 - 21:15	3h9m

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Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on page top.

Tianjin - Qingdao High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 857.5 - 954 USD 126 - 140	CNY 422 - 503.5 USD 62 - 74	CNY 255.5 - 311 USD 38 - 46

Normal Speed Train of Tianjin - Qingdao

Basic Facts:

Operated at: Tianjin/Tianjin West, Qingdao North

Distance: 725/735 km (450/457 mi)

Duration: 9.5 - 10 hours

Top speed: 120/160 km/h (75/99 mph)

Major stations along the way: Weifang, Zibo, Jinan, Jinan West, Dezhou, Cangzhou

Tianjin to Qingdao Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K701	05:34 - 14:50	9h16m
K955	05:50 - 15:20	9h30m
K969	06:41 - 16:32	9h51m

Qingdao to Tianjin Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K970	10:23 - 19:50	9h27m
K956	18:02 - 02:50+	8h48m
K702	18:21 - 04:05+	9h44m

Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.

Tianjin - Qingdao Normal Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 275 USD 40	CNY 182 USD 27	CNY 98 USD 14

A New High Speed Railway Connecting Tianjin and Qingdao

The construction of a new high speed railway connecting Tianjin and Qingdao is planning to begin at the end of 2018. The new high speed railway line is expected to open in 2021. The design speed of this new railway line is 350 km/h (217 mph). And the journey time between the 2 cities will be cut down to about 2 hours by then.

Major Rail Lines from Tianjin to:

Major Rail Lines from Qingdao to:

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Questions & Answers on Tianjin - Qingdao Train

Asked by Kern from NEW ZEALAND | Dec. 17, 2019 17:25

If I will staying at Grand View Hotel Tianjin, which station should I use for train to Qingdao?

Answers (1)

Answered by Henry from USA | Dec. 18, 2019 22:14

If count by distance, Tianjin Station should be the nearest one and then the West Station and finally South Station. So generally speaking, Tianjin Station is the best option, but if you plan to use high speed train, you need to choose between West and South station.