Which stations serve Qingdao and Kaifeng?

Qingdao North, Qingdao, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Lankaonan, Kaifengbei, Kaifeng serve Kaifeng.

Qingdao to Kaifeng Train

青岛 → 开封

Qingdao to Kaifeng takes between 3 hours 1 minute and 9 hours 30 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 06:46 and the last at 17:34. 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 Kaifeng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1833	06:46Qingdao North	10:16Lankaonan	3h30m
G941	07:16Qingdao	12:06Lankaonan	4h50m
G951	09:45Qingdao	14:47Lankaonan	5h02m
G2097	10:38Qingdao North	14:32Lankaonan	3h54m
G1847	11:34Qingdao West	16:07Kaifengbei	4h33m
G2684	11:55Qingdao West	16:28Kaifengbei	4h33m
G2029	12:11Qingdao North	15:39Lankaonan	3h28m
G1851	12:17Qingdao North	17:03Kaifengbei	4h46m
G3167	12:18Qingdao West	15:19Lankaonan	3h01m
G1855	13:43Qingdao North	18:48Kaifengbei	5h05m
Z272	14:42Qingdao North	00:12Kaifeng	9h30m
G2033	17:34Qingdao North	21:25Lankaonan	3h51m
G2033	17:34Qingdao North	21:47Kaifengbei	4h13m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Kaifeng

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng North开封北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng开封
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Kaifeng (开封)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	3 hours 1 minute on G3167 (12:18 to 15:19)
First train	06:46 G1833 from Qingdao North
Last train	17:34 G2033 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao, Qingdao West
Arrival stations on timetable	Lankao South, Kaifeng North, Kaifeng
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Kaifeng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h01m. 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 Kaifeng.

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.