Which stations serve Qingdao and Caoxian?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Caoxian, Caoxian West serve Caoxian.

Qingdao to Caoxian Train

青岛 → 曹县

Qingdao to Caoxian takes between 2 hours 57 minutes and 11 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:55 and the last at 17:21. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K8271	07:55Qingdao North	19:17Caoxian	11h22m
K8274	07:55Qingdao North	19:17Caoxian	11h22m
G3951	10:15Qingdao North	14:45Caoxian West	4h30m
G3954	10:15Qingdao North	14:45Caoxian West	4h30m
D256	11:18Qingdao North	18:13Caoxian	6h55m
D257	11:18Qingdao North	18:13Caoxian	6h55m
D256	12:06Qingdao West	18:13Caoxian	6h07m
D257	12:06Qingdao West	18:13Caoxian	6h07m
Z167	12:08Qingdao North	21:46Caoxian	9h38m
Z170	12:08Qingdao North	21:46Caoxian	9h38m
G5599	14:09Qingdao West	17:15Caoxian West	3h06m
G5589	17:21Qingdao West	20:18Caoxian West	2h57m
G5592	17:21Qingdao West	20:18Caoxian West	2h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Caoxian

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Other railway station in Qingdao
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

Railway Stations in Caoxian

Caoxian曹县
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Caoxian West曹县西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Caoxian (曹县)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	2 hours 57 minutes on G5589 (17:21 to 20:18)
First train	07:55 K8274 from Qingdao North
Last train	17:21 G5592 from Qingdao West
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West
Arrival stations on timetable	Caoxian, Caoxian West
Train types in snapshot	K, G, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Caoxian train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h57m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Qingdao and Caoxian.

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.