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Jinan - Qingdao High Speed Train

Around 150 pairs of high speed trains are shuttling between Jinan and Qingdao daily with the travel time of about 2 - 3 hours according to different train stations. Ticket price for a second class seat is mostly around CNY 150 (USD 21).

Also, there are about 10 pairs of normal speed trains operated between with a duration of 3 - 4.5 hours and a ticket fare of CNY127.5 (USD 18) for a hard sleeper.

Jinan - Qingdao High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Open Date: December 26, 2018

Distance: 308 kilometers (191 miles)

Designated speed: 350 km/h (217 mph)

Duration: 2 - 3 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 Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G5329	06:18 - 08:15	1h57m
G203	09:58 - 11:39	1h41m
G6915	10:54 - 13:02	2h8m
G1069	14:45 - 17:22	2h37m
G6963	18:47 - 21:17	2h30m

Around 150 departures in total: departure time from 06:00 to 21:39; duration from 1H23M to 4H38M.
See more Jinan Schedule

Qingdao to Jinan Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6926	06:00 - 07:44	1h44m
D1640	11:07 - 13:12	2h5m
G5338	13:49 - 15:32	1h43m
D1632	15:58 - 18:26	2h28m
G6964	18:39 - 20:42	2h3m

Around 150 departures in total: departure time from 05:30 to 21:54; duration from 1H24M to 3H58M.
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 Aug 23, 2023)

	Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 349 - 792 USD 48 - 110	CNY 154 - 418 USD 21 - 58	CNY 96 - 261 USD 13 - 36
D trains	CNY 356 - 469.5 USD 49 - 65	CNY 154 - 250 USD 21 - 35	CNY 90 - 156 USD 13 - 22

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 Aug 23, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T395	06:47 - 10:33	3h46m
K701	10:30 - 14:51	4h21m
K955	10:46 - 15:20	4h34m
K969	12:06 - 16:09	4h3m

Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 01:26 to 11:58; duration is 3H22M to 4H34M.

Qingdao to Jinan Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 23, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1216	08:46 - 14:27	5h41m
Z272	14:36 - 17:33	2h57m
T396	17:38 - 21:35	3h57m
K702	18:31 - 22:11	3h40m
K882	19:33 - 23:05	3h32m

Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 10:15 to 19:24; duration is 3H2M to 4H21M.

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 Aug 23, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 178.5 USD 25	CNY 127.5 USD 18	CNY 53.5 USD 7

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.

Major Rail Lines from Qingdao to:

Major Rail Lines from Jinan to:

- Last updated on Aug. 25, 2023 by Kate Liu -

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.