Which stations serve Qingdao and Shanhaiguan?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Shanhaiguan serve Shanhaiguan.

Qingdao to Shanhaiguan Train

青岛 → 山海关

Qingdao to Shanhaiguan takes between 5 hours 1 minute and 14 hours 11 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 06:24 and the last at 19:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1265	06:24Qingdao North	11:57Shanhaiguan	5h33m
G3566	07:10Qingdao North	13:15Shanhaiguan	6h05m
G1245	08:14Qingdao North	14:04Shanhaiguan	5h50m
G2655	10:08Qingdao West	15:09Shanhaiguan	5h01m
G2629	10:38Qingdao West	16:29Shanhaiguan	5h51m
K956	17:40Qingdao North	07:51Shanhaiguan	14h11m
K702	18:09Qingdao North	08:17Shanhaiguan	14h08m
K1054	19:35Qingdao North	08:47Shanhaiguan	13h12m
K970	19:42Qingdao North	09:36Shanhaiguan	13h54m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Shanhaiguan

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Other railway station in Qingdao
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 Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan山海关
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Shanhaiguan (山海关)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	5 hours 1 minute on G2655 (10:08 to 15:09)
First train	06:24 G1265 from Qingdao North
Last train	19:42 K970 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Shanhaiguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h01m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Qingdao and Shanhaiguan.

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.