Which stations serve Shanhaiguan and Qingdao?

Shanhaiguan serve Shanhaiguan; Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao.

Shanhaiguan to Qingdao Train

山海关 → 青岛

Shanhaiguan 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 12 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

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K955	02:00Shanhaiguan	15:10Qingdao North	13h10m
K958	02:00Shanhaiguan	15:10Qingdao North	13h10m
G2656	13:09Shanhaiguan	18:13Qingdao West	5h04m
G2657	13:09Shanhaiguan	18:13Qingdao West	5h04m
G1206	13:23Shanhaiguan	19:08Qingdao	5h45m
G1207	13:23Shanhaiguan	19:08Qingdao	5h45m
G1266	14:14Shanhaiguan	19:27Qingdao North	5h13m
G1267	14:14Shanhaiguan	19:27Qingdao North	5h13m
G1246	16:03Shanhaiguan	21:40Qingdao North	5h37m
G1247	16:03Shanhaiguan	21:40Qingdao North	5h37m
G3565	17:34Shanhaiguan	22:48Qingdao North	5h14m
G3568	17:34Shanhaiguan	22:48Qingdao North	5h14m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan山海关
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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 West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanhaiguan (山海关) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	5 hours 4 minutes on G2656 (13:09 to 18:13)
First train	02:00 K958 from Shanhaiguan
Last train	17:34 G3568 from Shanhaiguan
Departure stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanhaiguan 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 12 direct services between Shanhaiguan 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.