Which stations serve Rugao and Jinan?

Rugao, Rugaonan serve Rugao; Jinan, Jinan East, Jinan West serve Jinan.

Rugao to Jinan Train

如皋 → 济南

Rugao to Jinan takes between 3 hours 44 minutes and 6 hours 19 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 06:33 and the last at 17:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2655	06:33Rugaonan	11:50Jinan East	5h17m
D1664	07:48Rugaonan	14:07Jinan East	6h19m
G2586	08:49Rugaonan	12:33Jinan West	3h44m
G888	14:24Rugaonan	18:08Jinan West	3h44m
D2124	17:03Rugaonan	22:17Jinan East	5h14m
G2590	17:15Rugao	21:29Jinan West	4h14m

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

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Railway Stations in Rugao and Jinan

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

Railway Stations in Rugao

Rugao如皋
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rugao South如皋南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Jinan

Jinan济南
Other railway station in Jinan
Jinan East济南东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 6
Jinan West济南西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Rugao (如皋) to Jinan (济南)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	3 hours 44 minutes on G2586 (08:49 to 12:33)
First train	06:33 G2655 from Rugaonan
Last train	17:15 G2590 from Rugao
Departure stations on timetable	Rugao South, Rugao
Arrival stations on timetable	Jinan East, Jinan West
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Rugao to Jinan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Rugao and Jinan.

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.