Which stations serve Qingdao and Tianshui?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Tianshuinan, Tianshui serve Tianshui.

Qingdao to Tianshui Train

青岛 → 天水

Qingdao to Tianshui takes between 7 hours 29 minutes and 19 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 06:24 and the last at 14:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1671	06:24Qingdao	18:30Tianshuinan	12h06m
G2094	10:19Qingdao North	21:10Tianshuinan	10h51m
G2094	10:54Qingdao Airport	21:10Tianshuinan	10h16m
G2684	11:55Qingdao West	20:50Tianshuinan	8h55m
G3167	12:18Qingdao West	19:47Tianshuinan	7h29m
Z272	14:42Qingdao North	10:19Tianshui	19h37m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Tianshui

Compare the railway stations used to reach Qingdao and Tianshui. 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
Qingdao Airport青岛机场
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qingdao West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Tianshui

Tianshui South天水南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianshui天水
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Tianshui (天水)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	7 hours 29 minutes on G3167 (12:18 to 19:47)
First train	06:24 D1671 from Qingdao
Last train	14:42 Z272 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao West
Arrival stations on timetable	Tianshui South, Tianshui
Train types in snapshot	D, G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Tianshui train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Qingdao and Tianshui.

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.