Which stations serve Qingdao and Laixi?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Laixi, Laixinan serve Laixi.

Qingdao to Laixi Train

青岛 → 莱西

Qingdao to Laixi takes between 28 minutes and 1 hour 32 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 06:30 and the last at 20:37. 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 Laixi. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
C6553	06:30Qingdao	07:26Laixi	56m
C6496	07:55Qingdao	09:04Laixi	1h09m
C6542	08:02Qingdao	08:54Laixi	52m
G5376	08:34Qingdao West	09:26Laixi	52m
D8159	09:59Qingdao North	10:33Laixi	34m
C6549	11:43Qingdao North	12:18Laixi	35m
C6571	13:20Qingdao	14:08Laixi	48m
C6493	14:46Qingdao North	15:20Laixi	34m
G5496	16:17Qingdao North	16:45Laixi	28m
C6527	16:30Qingdao North	17:16Laixi	46m
D8164	17:40Qingdao	18:30Laixi	50m
G5586	20:37Qingdao West	22:09Laixi	1h32m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Laixi

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Laixi. 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

Railway Stations in Laixi

laixi莱西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Laixi South莱西南
Other railway station in Laixi

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Laixi (莱西)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	28 minutes on G5496 (16:17 to 16:45)
First train	06:30 C6553 from Qingdao
Last train	20:37 G5586 from Qingdao West
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao, Qingdao West, Qingdao North
Arrival stations on timetable	laixi
Train types in snapshot	C, G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Laixi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Qingdao and Laixi.

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.