Which stations serve Nanjing and Qingdao?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Qingdao West, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao serve Qingdao.

Nanjing to Qingdao Train

南京 → 青岛

Nanjing to Qingdao takes between 3 hours 43 minutes and 7 hours 39 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 00:38 and the last at 18:19. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D182	00:38Nanjing	08:17Qingdao West	7h39m
D2854	06:16Nanjing South	11:08Qingdao North	4h52m
D2866	07:57Nanjing South	12:13Qingdao West	4h16m
G986	08:28Nanjing South	13:31Qingdao North	5h03m
D2106	09:36Nanjing South	13:19Qingdao West	3h43m
D2106	09:36Nanjing South	13:46Qingdao Airport	4h10m
G3006	10:21Nanjing South	16:04Qingdao	5h43m
G1551	13:41Nanjing South	17:50Qingdao West	4h09m
D2874	15:08Nanjing South	19:15Qingdao West	4h07m
G948	15:42Nanjing South	21:52Qingdao	6h10m
G826	17:49Nanjing South	23:10Qingdao	5h21m
D2896	18:19Nanjing South	22:31Qingdao North	4h12m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qingdao North青岛北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
Qingdao Airport青岛机场
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qingdao青岛
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	3 hours 43 minutes on D2106 (09:36 to 13:19)
First train	00:38 D182 from Nanjing
Last train	18:19 D2896 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing, Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao West, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao
Train types in snapshot	D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h43m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Nanjing 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.