Which stations serve Changsha and Qingdao?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao, Jiaozhou North serve Qingdao.

Changsha to Qingdao Train

长沙 → 青岛

Changsha to Qingdao takes between 6 hours 47 minutes and 19 hours 6 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 03:39 and the last at 11:49. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Changsha and Qingdao. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z168	03:39Changsha	22:45Qingdao North	19h06m
G952	07:48Changsha South	16:30Qingdao West	8h42m
G1848	08:23Changsha South	16:53Qingdao West	8h30m
G1551	09:06Changsha South	17:50Qingdao West	8h44m
G942	09:36Changsha South	19:40Qingdao	10h04m
G942	09:36Changsha South	18:54Jiaozhou North	9h18m
G2078	10:29Changsha South	19:58Qingdao North	9h29m
G2078	10:29Changsha South	19:24Jiaozhou North	8h55m
G3615	11:14Changsha South	19:47Qingdao North	8h33m
G3615	11:14Changsha South	19:14Jiaozhou North	8h
G426	11:49Changsha South	18:36Qingdao North	6h47m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Qingdao

Compare the railway stations used to reach Changsha and Qingdao. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha长沙
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
Changsha South长沙南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao North青岛北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
Qingdao West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qingdao青岛
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Jiaozhou North胶州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	6 hours 47 minutes on G426 (11:49 to 18:36)
First train	03:39 Z168 from Changsha
Last train	11:49 G426 from Changsha South
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao, Jiaozhou North
Train types in snapshot	Z, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Changsha and Qingdao.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.