Which stations serve Guangzhou and Qingdao?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao.

Guangzhou to Qingdao Train

广州 → 青岛

Guangzhou to Qingdao takes between 3 hours 48 minutes and 12 hours 49 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 06:18 and the last at 18:57. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1551	06:18Guangzhou South	17:50Qingdao West	11h32m
G942	06:51Guangzhou South	19:40Qingdao	12h49m
G2078	07:32Guangzhou South	19:58Qingdao North	12h26m
G426	09:45Guangzhou South	18:36Qingdao North	8h51m
Z168	18:57Guangzhoubaiyun	22:45Qingdao North	3h48m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
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

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	3 hours 48 minutes on Z168 (18:57 to 22:45)
First train	06:18 G1551 from Guangzhou South
Last train	18:57 Z168 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao West, Qingdao, Qingdao North
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h48m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Guangzhou 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.