Qingdao to Nanjing Train

青岛 → 南京

Qingdao to Nanjing takes between 3 hours 58 minutes and 8 hours 10 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 42 direct services, with the first train at 05:59 and the last at 21:16. 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
42 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G94705:59Qingdao12:03Nanjing South6h04m
G95005:59Qingdao12:03Nanjing South6h04m
D289506:33Qingdao North11:03Nanjing South4h30m
D289806:33Qingdao North11:03Nanjing South4h30m
G98509:22Qingdao15:00Nanjing South5h38m
G98809:22Qingdao15:00Nanjing South5h38m
D287309:31Qingdao West14:02Nanjing South4h31m
D287609:31Qingdao West14:02Nanjing South4h31m
G98509:45Qingdao North15:00Nanjing South5h15m
G98809:45Qingdao North15:00Nanjing South5h15m
G155210:06Qingdao15:03Nanjing South4h57m
G155310:06Qingdao15:03Nanjing South4h57m
G155210:26Qingdao North15:03Nanjing South4h37m
G155310:26Qingdao North15:03Nanjing South4h37m
G155211:03Qingdao West15:03Nanjing South4h
G155311:03Qingdao West15:03Nanjing South4h
D285311:48Qingdao North16:47Nanjing South4h59m
D285611:48Qingdao North16:47Nanjing South4h59m
D285312:24Qingdao West16:47Nanjing South4h23m
D285612:24Qingdao West16:47Nanjing South4h23m
D318613:08Qingdao North17:57Nanjing South4h49m
D318713:08Qingdao North17:57Nanjing South4h49m
D286513:21Qingdao North18:13Nanjing South4h52m
D286813:21Qingdao North18:13Nanjing South4h52m
G82513:50Qingdao North19:33Nanjing South5h43m
G82813:50Qingdao North19:33Nanjing South5h43m
D318613:59Qingdao West17:57Nanjing South3h58m
D318713:59Qingdao West17:57Nanjing South3h58m
D286514:04Qingdao West18:13Nanjing South4h09m
D286814:04Qingdao West18:13Nanjing South4h09m
G82514:15Qingdao Airport19:33Nanjing South5h18m
G82814:15Qingdao Airport19:33Nanjing South5h18m
G300516:22Qingdao21:56Nanjing South5h34m
G300816:22Qingdao21:56Nanjing South5h34m
D210517:15Qingdao Airport21:52Nanjing South4h37m
D210817:15Qingdao Airport21:52Nanjing South4h37m
D210517:43Qingdao West21:52Nanjing South4h09m
D210817:43Qingdao West21:52Nanjing South4h09m
D18120:30Qingdao North04:40Nanjing8h10m
D18420:30Qingdao North04:40Nanjing8h10m
D18121:16Qingdao West04:40Nanjing7h24m
D18421:16Qingdao West04:40Nanjing7h24m

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

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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
  • 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
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3

At a Glance

RouteQingdao (青岛) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services42
Fastest journey3 hours 58 minutes on D3186 (13:59 to 17:57)
First train05:59 G950 from Qingdao
Last train21:16 D184 from Qingdao West
Departure stations on timetableQingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing South, Nanjing
Train types in snapshotG, D
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥845, First class from ¥372, Preferred first class from ¥1029, Second class from ¥162, First-class sleeper from ¥319, Second-class sleeper from ¥252, No seat from ¥162. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 3h58m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 42 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.