Which stations serve Qingdao and Taiyuan?

Qingdao North, Qingdao, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport serve Qingdao; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Qingdao to Taiyuan Train

青岛 → 太原

Qingdao to Taiyuan takes between 5 hours 42 minutes and 10 hours 49 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 05:13 and the last at 19:35. 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 Taiyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z356	05:13Qingdao North	16:02Taiyuan	10h49m
D1671	06:24Qingdao	12:55Taiyuan South	6h31m
D1656	07:24Qingdao North	13:20Taiyuan	5h56m
D1636	07:28Qingdao	14:41Taiyuan South	7h13m
D1668	11:02Qingdao West	17:17Taiyuan South	6h15m
D1640	11:05Qingdao North	16:47Taiyuan South	5h42m
D1668	11:31Qingdao Airport	17:17Taiyuan South	5h46m
D1664	11:43Qingdao West	17:51Taiyuan South	6h08m
D1632	16:17Qingdao North	22:49Taiyuan South	6h32m
K882	19:35Qingdao North	06:18Taiyuan	10h43m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Taiyuan. 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
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 Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	5 hours 42 minutes on D1640 (11:05 to 16:47)
First train	05:13 Z356 from Qingdao North
Last train	19:35 K882 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h42m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Qingdao and Taiyuan.

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.