Which stations serve Qingdao and Shenzhen?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Shenzhen, Shenzhen North, Shenzhen East, Shenzhenpingshan serve Shenzhen.

Qingdao to Shenzhen Train

青岛 → 深圳

Qingdao North to Shenzhen takes about 3 hours 33 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 1 direct services, with the first train at 17:33 and the last at 17:33. 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 Shenzhen. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

1 direct service

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
T396	17:33Qingdao North	21:06Shenzhen	3h33m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Shenzhen

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Shenzhen. 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
Other railway station in Qingdao

Railway Stations in Shenzhen

Shenzhen深圳
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Shenzhen North深圳北
Other railway station in Shenzhen
Metro Line 4Metro Line 5Metro Line 6
Shenzhen East深圳东
Other railway station in Shenzhen
Metro Line 3Metro Line 5Metro Line 14
Shenzhen Pingshan深圳坪山
Other railway station in Shenzhen

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Shenzhen (深圳)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	1
Fastest journey	3 hours 33 minutes on T396 (17:33 to 21:06)
First train	17:33 T396 from Qingdao North
Last train	17:33 T396 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North
Arrival stations on timetable	Shenzhen
Train types in snapshot	T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Shenzhen train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 1 direct services between Qingdao and Shenzhen.

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.