Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Train

青岛机场 → 上海

Qingdao Airport to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 31 minutes and 6 hours 56 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 08:56 and the last at 14:15. 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 Airport and Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
2 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D292108:56Qingdao Airport14:27Shanghai5h31m
G82514:15Qingdao Airport21:11Shanghai6h56m

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 Airport and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao Airport

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteQingdao Airport (青岛机场) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services2
Fastest journey5 hours 31 minutes on D2921 (08:56 to 14:27)
First train08:56 D2921 from Qingdao Airport
Last train14:15 G825 from Qingdao Airport
Departure stations on timetableQingdao Airport
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao Airport to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h31m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Qingdao Airport and Shanghai.

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.