Qingdao to Shanghai Train

青岛 → 上海

Qingdao to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 51 minutes and 11 hours 24 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 23 direct services, with the first train at 06:26 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 Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
23 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G330906:26Qingdao North11:30Shanghaihongqiao5h04m
D213106:36Qingdao12:40Shanghaihongqiao6h04m
G68706:52Qingdao North12:09Shanghaihongqiao5h17m
D291307:36Qingdao13:51Shanghaihongqiao6h15m
D216108:20Qingdao13:39Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
D292308:35Hongdao14:41Shanghaihongqiao6h06m
D212108:47Qingdao West14:10Shanghaihongqiao5h23m
D292108:56Qingdao Airport14:27Shanghai5h31m
D292309:00Qingdao West14:41Shanghaihongqiao5h41m
D213509:19Hongdao15:10Shanghaihongqiao5h51m
G98509:22Qingdao16:10Shanghaihongqiao6h48m
D292109:24Qingdao West14:27Shanghai5h03m
D213509:44Qingdao West15:10Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
D212310:57Qingdao West15:51Shanghaihongqiao4h54m
G82513:50Qingdao North21:11Shanghai7h21m
D214513:56Qingdao North19:09Shanghaihongqiao5h13m
G82514:15Qingdao Airport21:11Shanghai6h56m
D212515:10Qingdao20:52Shanghaihongqiao5h42m
D290515:53Qingdao North21:04Shanghai5h11m
D212516:01Hongdao20:52Shanghaihongqiao4h51m
D292717:10Qingdao West22:38Shanghai5h28m
D291118:19Qingdao North23:13Shanghaihongqiao4h54m
D18120:30Qingdao North07:54Shanghaisongjiang11h24m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Shanghai

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Shanghai. 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
  • 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 Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9

At a Glance

RouteQingdao (青岛) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services23
Fastest journey4 hours 51 minutes on D2125 (16:01 to 20:52)
First train06:26 G3309 from Qingdao North
Last train20:30 D181 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetableQingdao North, Qingdao, Hongdao, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshotG, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h51m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 23 direct services between Qingdao and Shanghai.

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.