Shanghai to Qingdao Train

上海 → 青岛

Shanghai to Qingdao takes between 4 hours 16 minutes and 10 hours 55 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 19 direct services, with the first train at 06:23 and the last at 21:22. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
19 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D292806:23Shanghaisongjiang12:07Qingdao West5h44m
G98607:05Shanghai13:31Qingdao North6h26m
D215207:24Shanghaihongqiao12:20Qingdao West4h56m
D214608:41Shanghai12:57Qingdao West4h16m
D290608:41Shanghai14:00Qingdao5h19m
D216008:45Shanghaisongjiang15:01Qingdao North6h16m
D291211:10Shanghaisongjiang17:15Qingdao West6h05m
D291211:10Shanghaisongjiang16:45Dongjiakou5h35m
D216214:11Shanghaihongqiao18:56Qingdao North4h45m
D292414:16Shanghaihongqiao18:46Dongjiakou4h30m
D213214:35Shanghaihongqiao20:54Qingdao6h19m
D291415:04Shanghaihongqiao19:59Qingdao West4h55m
D292215:10Shanghai20:16Qingdao West5h06m
G68815:32Shanghaihongqiao20:11Qingdao West4h39m
D212415:37Shanghaihongqiao20:24Qingdao West4h47m
D212415:37Shanghaihongqiao20:51Qingdao Airport5h14m
G82616:32Shanghaihongqiao23:10Qingdao6h38m
D18221:22Shanghaisongjiang08:17Qingdao West10h55m
D18221:22Shanghaisongjiang07:57Dongjiakou10h35m

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 Shanghai and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

Railway Stations in Qingdao

  • Qingdao West青岛西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • 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
  • Dongjiakou董家口
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qingdao Airport青岛机场
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Qingdao (青岛)
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Direct services19
Fastest journey4 hours 16 minutes on D2146 (08:41 to 12:57)
First train06:23 D2928 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train21:22 D182 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetableQingdao West, Qingdao North, Qingdao, Dongjiakou, Qingdao Airport
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h16m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 19 direct services between Shanghai 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.