Which stations serve Qingdao and Taian?

Qingdao, Qingdao North serve Qingdao; Taian, Taishan serve Taian.

Qingdao to Taian Train

青岛 → 泰安

Qingdao to Taian takes between 2 hours 56 minutes and 5 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 06:18 and the last at 18:14. 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 Taian. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G975	06:18Qingdao	09:29Taian	3h11m
G6956	07:58Qingdao North	10:54Taian	2h56m
G991	08:08Qingdao	11:31Taian	3h23m
G6955	09:20Qingdao North	12:18Taian	2h58m
G985	09:22Qingdao	12:51Taian	3h29m
G5552	10:56Qingdao	14:26Taian	3h30m
Z167	12:08Qingdao North	17:53Taishan	5h45m
Z315	13:06Qingdao North	16:55Taishan	3h49m
G3001	13:26Qingdao	16:35Taian	3h09m
Z272	14:42Qingdao North	18:41Taishan	3h59m
G3005	16:22Qingdao	19:25Taian	3h03m
T396	17:33Qingdao North	22:29Taishan	4h56m
G6951	18:14Qingdao	21:34Taian	3h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Taian

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Taian. 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

Railway Stations in Taian

Tai'an泰安
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Taishan泰山
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Taian (泰安)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	2 hours 56 minutes on G6956 (07:58 to 10:54)
First train	06:18 G975 from Qingdao
Last train	18:14 G6951 from Qingdao
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao, Qingdao North
Arrival stations on timetable	Tai'an, Taishan
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Taian train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Qingdao and Taian.

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.