Which stations serve Taiyuan and Qingdao?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao.

Taiyuan to Qingdao Train

太原 → 青岛

Taiyuan to Qingdao takes between 5 hours 51 minutes and 10 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 11:36 and the last at 22:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1655	11:36Taiyuan	17:27Qingdao North	5h51m
D1658	11:36Taiyuan	17:27Qingdao North	5h51m
D1635	13:48Taiyuan South	21:04Qingdao	7h16m
D1638	13:48Taiyuan South	21:04Qingdao	7h16m
D1635	14:04Taiyuan	21:04Qingdao	7h
D1638	14:04Taiyuan	21:04Qingdao	7h
D1672	15:01Taiyuan South	21:28Qingdao North	6h27m
D1673	15:01Taiyuan South	21:28Qingdao North	6h27m
Z355	22:34Taiyuan	09:30Qingdao North	10h56m
Z358	22:34Taiyuan	09:30Qingdao North	10h56m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 Taiyuan and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

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
Other railway station in Qingdao

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	5 hours 51 minutes on D1655 (11:36 to 17:27)
First train	11:36 D1658 from Taiyuan
Last train	22:34 Z358 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao
Train types in snapshot	D, Z
Reference fares	First class from ¥468, Second class from ¥292, Soft sleeper from ¥324, Hard sleeper from ¥207, Hard seat from ¥119, No seat from ¥119. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h51m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Taiyuan 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.