Qingdao to Nanjing Train

青岛 → 南京

Qingdao to Nanjing takes between 4 hours 9 minutes and 8 hours 10 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 05:59 and the last at 20:30. 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 Nanjing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
18 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G94705:59Qingdao12:03Nanjing South6h04m
D289506:33Qingdao North11:03Nanjing South4h30m
D287309:06Hongdao14:02Nanjing South4h56m
G98509:22Qingdao15:00Nanjing South5h38m
D287309:31Qingdao West14:02Nanjing South4h31m
G155210:06Qingdao15:03Nanjing South4h57m
D285311:48Qingdao North16:47Nanjing South4h59m
D318613:08Qingdao North17:57Nanjing South4h49m
D286513:21Qingdao North18:13Nanjing South4h52m
D318613:29Hongdao17:57Nanjing South4h28m
D286513:39Hongdao18:13Nanjing South4h34m
G82513:50Qingdao North19:33Nanjing South5h43m
G82514:15Qingdao Airport19:33Nanjing South5h18m
G300516:22Qingdao21:56Nanjing South5h34m
D286916:34Hongdao21:18Nanjing South4h44m
D210517:15Qingdao Airport21:52Nanjing South4h37m
D210517:43Qingdao West21:52Nanjing South4h09m
D18120:30Qingdao North04:40Nanjing8h10m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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 Nanjing

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Nanjing. 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
  • Hongdao红岛
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qingdao West青岛西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qingdao Airport青岛机场
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Nanjing

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

At a Glance

RouteQingdao (青岛) to Nanjing (南京)
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Direct services18
Fastest journey4 hours 9 minutes on D2105 (17:43 to 21:52)
First train05:59 G947 from Qingdao
Last train20:30 D181 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetableQingdao, Qingdao North, Hongdao, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing South, Nanjing
Train types in snapshotG, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h09m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 18 direct services between Qingdao and Nanjing.

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.