Qinhuangdao to Qingdao Train

秦皇岛 → 青岛

Qinhuangdao to Qingdao takes between 5 hours 4 minutes and 13 hours 10 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 16 direct services, with the first train at 02:00 and the last at 17:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Qinhuangdao and Qingdao. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
16 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K95502:00Shanhaiguan15:10Qingdao North13h10m
K95802:00Shanhaiguan15:10Qingdao North13h10m
G265613:09Shanhaiguan18:13Qingdao West5h04m
G265713:09Shanhaiguan18:13Qingdao West5h04m
G263013:16Qinhuangdao18:35Qingdao West5h19m
G263113:16Qinhuangdao18:35Qingdao West5h19m
G120613:23Shanhaiguan19:08Qingdao5h45m
G120713:23Shanhaiguan19:08Qingdao5h45m
G120613:40Qinhuangdao19:08Qingdao5h28m
G120713:40Qinhuangdao19:08Qingdao5h28m
G126614:14Shanhaiguan19:27Qingdao North5h13m
G126714:14Shanhaiguan19:27Qingdao North5h13m
G124616:03Shanhaiguan21:40Qingdao North5h37m
G124716:03Shanhaiguan21:40Qingdao North5h37m
G356517:34Shanhaiguan22:48Qingdao North5h14m
G356817:34Shanhaiguan22:48Qingdao North5h14m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Qinhuangdao and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Qinhuangdao

  • Shanhaiguan山海关
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qinhuangdao秦皇岛
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Qingdao

  • Qingdao North青岛北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
  • Qingdao West青岛西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qingdao青岛
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3

At a Glance

RouteQinhuangdao (秦皇岛) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services16
Fastest journey5 hours 4 minutes on G2656 (13:09 to 18:13)
First train02:00 K958 from Shanhaiguan
Last train17:34 G3568 from Shanhaiguan
Departure stations on timetableShanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao
Arrival stations on timetableQingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao
Train types in snapshotK, G
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qinhuangdao to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h04m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 16 direct services between Qinhuangdao and Qingdao.

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.