Qingdao to Guangzhou Train

青岛 → 广州

Qingdao to Guangzhou takes between 3 hours 44 minutes and 13 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 17 direct services, with the first train at 07:16 and the last at 13:01. 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 Guangzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
17 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G94107:16Qingdao19:44Guangzhou South12h28m
G94407:16Qingdao19:44Guangzhou South12h28m
G207708:34Qingdao North21:36Guangzhou South13h02m
G208008:34Qingdao North21:36Guangzhou South13h02m
G155210:06Qingdao22:34Guangzhou South12h28m
G155310:06Qingdao22:34Guangzhou South12h28m
G155210:26Qingdao North22:34Guangzhou South12h08m
G155310:26Qingdao North22:34Guangzhou South12h08m
G155211:03Qingdao West22:34Guangzhou South11h31m
G155311:03Qingdao West22:34Guangzhou South11h31m
G42711:24Qingdao North20:21Guangzhou South8h57m
Z16712:08Qingdao North16:45Guangzhoubaiyun4h37m
Z17012:08Qingdao North16:45Guangzhoubaiyun4h37m
K115912:39Jiaozhou20:30Guangzhoubaiyun7h51m
K116212:39Jiaozhou20:30Guangzhoubaiyun7h51m
Z16713:01Jiaozhou16:45Guangzhoubaiyun3h44m
Z17013:01Jiaozhou16:45Guangzhoubaiyun3h44m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 Qingdao and Guangzhou

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

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
  • Jiaozhou胶州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations 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 Baiyun广州白云
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 12

At a Glance

RouteQingdao (青岛) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services17
Fastest journey3 hours 44 minutes on Z167 (13:01 to 16:45)
First train07:16 G944 from Qingdao
Last train13:01 Z170 from Jiaozhou
Departure stations on timetableQingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Jiaozhou
Arrival stations on timetableGuangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Train types in snapshotG, Z, K
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 17 direct services between Qingdao and Guangzhou.

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.