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Qingdao Train Schedule

There are four railway stations in Qingdao which three stations are accessible and one is under construction.

Qingdao Railway Station was first built in 1899; it is situated in the South District of the city. The station 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 will be open in June of 2019, serving high speed trains to/from Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Jinan, Rizhao, Lianyungang, Yancheng...

High Speed Train Schedule of Qingdao

(Last Update on Jun 22, 2021)

To	Trains	Duration	Ticket Fare (CNY)
To	Trains	Duration	First/ Second Class Seat
Beijing South	G178, G210, G182, G182... 17 departures from 07:52 to 21:23	2h58m - 8h40m	CNY 516/ 270 USD 80/ 42
Shanghai	G224, G224, G232, G232... 8 departures from 06:54 to 20:43	6h44m - 10h49m	CNY 875.5/ 212 USD 136/ 33
Nanjing South	G284, G284, G224, G224... 10 departures from 06:26 to 20:43	5h17m - 7h56m	CNY 663/ 156 USD 103/ 24
Guangzhou South	G278, G278, G278, G278 from 06:17 to 06:38	12h13m - 12h59m	CNY 1,625.5/ 1,008.5 USD 252/ 156
Hangzhou East	G284, G284, D781 from 06:26 to 20:43	6h54m - 12h47m	CNY 886/ 244 USD 137/ 38
Tianjin	G1268, G1268, G1208, G1208... 17 departures from 06:00 to 21:23	3h29m - 7h16m	CNY 422/ 224 USD 65/ 35
Wuhan	G278, G278, G318, G260... 5 departures from 06:17 to 15:35	7h49m - 8h45m	CNY 1,047/ 647.5 USD 162/ 100
Changsha South	G278, G278 at 06:17 and 06:38	9h50m - 10h11m	CNY 1,268.5/ 785.5 USD 197/ 122
Yantai	C6555, C6553, D6044, C6542... 26 departures from 06:57 to 20:55	1h4m - 2h8m	CNY 92/ 57 USD 14/ 9
Weihai	C6555, C6553, C6557, C6502... 19 departures from 06:57 to 20:55	1h32m - 2h16m	CNY 122/ 76 USD 19/ 12
Harbin West	G1208 at 06:10	10h46m	CNY 1,236.5/ 759 USD 192/ 118
Changchun West	G1268, G1268, G1208 from 06:00 to 06:10	9h48m - 10h5m	CNY 1,052/ 644.5 USD 163/ 100

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 Jun 22, 2021)

To	Trains	Duration	Ticket Fare (CNY)
To	Trains	Duration	Soft/ Hard Sleeper
Beijing	Z350, Z350 at 12:50 and 13:17	13h44m - 14h11m	CNY 339/ 221 USD 53/ 34
Xi'an	K1026, K914, Z272, Z272 from 10:47 to 14:22	16h54m - 24h19m	CNY 527.5/ 343.5 USD 82/ 53
Zhengzhou	K1026, K914, Z272, Z272... 6 departures from 10:47 to 16:39	10h47m - 15h23m	CNY 377.5/ 247.5 USD 59/ 38
Guangzhou	Z170 at 14:32	28h19m	CNY 876.5/ 506.5 USD 136/ 79
Shenzhen	T396, T396 at 16:58 and 17:39	27h29m - 28h10m	CNY 735.5/ 477.5 USD 114/ 74
Chengdu	K208 at 16:39	36h41m	CNY 780.5/ 506.5 USD 121/ 79
Jinan	K70, K1216, K970, K1026... 19 departures from 06:01 to 20:53	3h10m - 5h20m	CNY 158.5/ 107.5 USD 25/ 17
Lanzhou	K1026, Z272, Z272 from 10:47 to 14:22	24h13m - 29h22m	CNY 684/ 444 USD 106/ 69
Xining	Z272, Z272 at 14:01 and 14:22	27h6m - 27h27m	CNY 735.5/ 477.5 USD 114/ 74
Nanchang	T396, T396 at 16:58 and 17:39	16h40m - 17h21m	CNY 509.5/ 331.5 USD 79/ 51
Jiaozhou	K70, K1216, K970, K1026... 6 departures from 06:01 to 17:50	0h38m - 1h28m	CNY 92.5/ 65 USD 14/ 10

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:

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Qingdao Flights

- Last modified on Jul. 20, 2020 -

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.