Hong Kong - Qingdao High Speed Train
Currently, to travel between Hong Kong and Qingdao by high speed train, passengers need to transfer in Zhengzhou. The overall duration on the train is around 13 hours from Hong Kong to Qingdao and around 26.5 hours from Qingdao to Hong Kong. The running distance between the two cities is 2,543 kilometers (1,580 miles) and the ticket fare for a second class seat is around CNY 1,100 / 1,300.
Recommended Transfer Station: Zhengzhou / Zhengzhou East Railway Station
See more Hong Kong Schedule
See more Qingdao Schedule
Notes:
1. “+” means the second day.
2. As there is no well-scheduled high speed train from Qingdao to Zhengzhou to connect the Zhengzhou to Hong Kong route, passengers are advised to take overnight sleeper trains numbered as K208 to Zhengzhou Railway Station from Qingdao Railway Station. They can have a short time trip in Zhengzhou and then take Zhengzhou-Hong Kong high speed train to Hong Kong.
Currently there are 2 pairs of direct flights flying between Hong Kong and Qingdao with the duration of around 3.5 hours. The ticket fare for an economy class seat ranges from CNY 2,500 to CNY 3,500. Therefore, taking flights is a good choice for passengers who have limited time but enough budget.
It is obvious that taking high speed trains between Hong Kong and Qingdao is slower but costs greatly less than taking flights. Therefore, passengers with limited budget and relatively enough time are much more suitable to take high speed train. On the contrary, flight is a better choice for passengers with limited travel time and sufficient budget compared with high speed trains.
Major Rail Lines from Hong Kong to:
Major Rail Lines from Qingdao to:
Basic Facts:
Open time: September 23, 2018
Overall Duration: Around 13 / 26.5 hours
Distance: About 2,543 kilometers (1,580 miles)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland
Operated at: West Kowloon Railway Station, Qingdao / Qingdao North Railway Station

Transfer in Zhengzhou / Zhengzhou East
Hong Kong to Zhengzhou to Qingdao High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
Hong Kong – Zhengzhou East | Zhengzhou East - Qingdao | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
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Second Class Seat | |||
G80: 08:05 - 14:26 | G1856: 15:15 - 21:43 | 13H38M | 868 + 414.5 = 1,282.5 |
Qingdao to Zhengzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare
Qingdao - Zhengzhou | Zhengzhou East - Hong Kong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
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Hard Sleeper + Second Class Seat | |||
K208: 16:39 - 05:48+ | G79: 12:34 - 18:58 | 26H37M | 238.5 + 868 = 1,106.5 |
Notes:
1. “+” means the second day.
2. As there is no well-scheduled high speed train from Qingdao to Zhengzhou to connect the Zhengzhou to Hong Kong route, passengers are advised to take overnight sleeper trains numbered as K208 to Zhengzhou Railway Station from Qingdao Railway Station. They can have a short time trip in Zhengzhou and then take Zhengzhou-Hong Kong high speed train to Hong Kong.
Other Transportation Mean between Hong Kong and Qingdao
Hong Kong - Qingdao Train vs. Flight
Trains | Direct Flights | |
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Duration | Around Around 13 / 26 - 26.5 hours | About 3.5 hours |
Ticket Fare | Around CNY 1,100 - 1,300 for a second class seat | Around CNY 2,500 - 3,500 for an economy class seat |
It is obvious that taking high speed trains between Hong Kong and Qingdao is slower but costs greatly less than taking flights. Therefore, passengers with limited budget and relatively enough time are much more suitable to take high speed train. On the contrary, flight is a better choice for passengers with limited travel time and sufficient budget compared with high speed trains.


- Last updated on Dec. 04, 2020 -
Questions & Answers on Hong Kong - Qingdao High Speed Train
Asked by Nevaeh from SWAZILAND | Aug. 26, 2019 00:47
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When is the last metro from Qingdao North to Wusi Square direction?
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Answered by Angelina from USA | Aug. 26, 2019 18:36
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The last ride of line 3 at North Station should be at 11pm. As long as you can be there before that, it is no problem to reach Wusi Square before 11:33pm.
Asked by Jonathan from MEXICO | Mar. 20, 2019 03:40
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To cancel a booked ticket from HK to Zhengzhou.
I already booked a ticket from HK to Zhengzhou for me and my friend. However, our travel plan changed so I would need to cancel the booked ticket. I found that I need to go to West Kowloon Station to cancel them, but I do not have my friend's passport now. Do you think it is possible to cancel the ticket by using a photo of the passport at station? Thank you for your kind advance.
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Mar. 20, 2019 20:44
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Thank you for your inquiry.
To cancel the tickets, you would need to collect the tickets first so it means you would need to have passport of the passengers. However, the station will take special case into consideration sometimes. If you have your passport and a photo of the other passenger, it may accepted. You can have a try at the station counter. Wish you a good luck!
To cancel the tickets, you would need to collect the tickets first so it means you would need to have passport of the passengers. However, the station will take special case into consideration sometimes. If you have your passport and a photo of the other passenger, it may accepted. You can have a try at the station counter. Wish you a good luck!
Asked by Larry from CANADA | Nov. 15, 2018 02:23
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Is there any recommended hotel near Zhengzhou East Station?
Or it is better to stay near a bus station? Before I head to Qingdao from HK, I want to visit Shaolin temple.
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Answered by Loren from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 16, 2018 00:58
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You can consider the Greenland Innside Hotel which is in walking distance from the station. As I know, it seems the bus to Shaolin temple goes from a bus station near Zhengzhou Station.
If you want to take an early train from East Station to Qingdao, the hotel would be better near the East station. If you want a bus in early morning to Shaolin temple, it would be better to stay near the bus station. Anyway, it is not hard to transfer between. There is a metro line 1 connected bus station and east station which takes around 40mins.
If you want to take an early train from East Station to Qingdao, the hotel would be better near the East station. If you want a bus in early morning to Shaolin temple, it would be better to stay near the bus station. Anyway, it is not hard to transfer between. There is a metro line 1 connected bus station and east station which takes around 40mins.