Suzhou - Qingdao Train

There are 23 pairs of high speed train between Suzhou/ Zhangjiagang Railway Station and Qingdao/ Qingdao West/ Qingdao North Railway Station with duration of around 3.5 - 10.5 hours and distance of 1,219 kilometers (758miles). It costs CNY 353 - 488 on a first class seat and CNY 209 - 305 on a second class seat. However, no normal speed train runs between the two cities. If you aren't satisfied with the schedule, you can make a transfer in Jinan for more choices.
 

 Duration: around 3.5 - 10.5 hours
 Running Distance: 1,219 kilometers (758miles)
 Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2928	07:33 - 12:07	4h34m
D2906	09:11 - 13:58	4h47m
D2912	10:50 - 17:15	6h25m

Around 22 daytime departures in total: departure time from 06:01 to 16:32; duration from 3H39M to 5H36M.

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D182	22:32 - 08:17+	9h45m

See more Suzhou Schedule
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2921	08:56 - 13:43	4h47m
D2930	16:33 - 22:02	5h29m

Around 22 daytime departures in total: departure time from 06:36 to 18:56; duration from 3H24M to 5H38M.

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D181	20:45 - 06:41+	9h56m

See more Qingdao Schedule 

Notes:
1. A pair of high speed G trains G222/ G228 also run between the two cities, but they are not recommended because they take longer travel time and more budget than D trains.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
3. There are no direct planes and normal speed trains in service between the two cities. Please reserve tickets in advance to ensure your travel plan smooth. 
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 407 - 539 USD 57 - 76	CNY 254 - 338 USD 36 - 47

 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

1st Class Sleeper	2nd Class Sleeper	Second Class Seat
CNY 528 - 592 USD 74 - 83	CNY 430 - 482 USD 60 - 68	CNY 239 - 262 USD 34 - 37

  The major stations for D trains include Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong, Danyang, Yangzhou East, Gaoyou, Baoying, Nanjing, Huaian East, Xuzhou, Lianshui, Guannan, Guanyun, Lianyungang, Ganyu, Lanshan West, Rizhao West, Dongjiakou

 The major stations for G trains include Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan, Zibo, Weifang, Gaomi, Qingdao Airport
 

Route	Nos.	Duration	Ticket for Second Class Seat
Suzhou - Jinan	About 36 pairs of departures from around 06:01 to 18:34	about 2.5 - 7.5 hours	CNY 362 - 439
Jinan - Qingdao	About 46 pairs of departures from around 06:00 to 20:27	about 2.5 - 4.5 hours	CNY 126 - 247
Total	---	about 5 - 12 hours	CNY 488 - 686

Note:
1. The above schedule is for reference only. Please search for the current timetable via the search box on page top.
2. Due to different running routes and bullet train types: G and D, the train tickets cost differently.
3. If you plan to transfer in Jinan, clear your departure time/station and arrival time/station among the three cities to make sure you won’t miss your train. Also, take good care of your all luggage.


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