Which stations serve Taiyuan and Qingdao?

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

Taiyuan to Qingdao Train

太原 → 青岛

Taiyuan to Qingdao takes between 5 hours 23 minutes and 10 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 08:58 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

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1631	08:58Taiyuan South	15:04Qingdao North	6h06m
D1663	10:48Taiyuan South	16:40Qingdao West	5h52m
D1663	10:48Taiyuan South	16:11Qingdao Airport	5h23m
D1655	11:36Taiyuan	17:27Qingdao North	5h51m
D1667	12:13Taiyuan South	17:46Qingdao West	5h33m
D1639	13:08Taiyuan South	19:40Qingdao North	6h32m
D1639	13:08Taiyuan South	19:14Qingdao Airport	6h06m
K881	21:41Taiyuan	07:41Qingdao North	10h
Z355	22:34Taiyuan	09:30Qingdao North	10h56m

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

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

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 Airport青岛机场
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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	9
Fastest journey	5 hours 23 minutes on D1663 (10:48 to 16:11)
First train	08:58 D1631 from Taiyuan South
Last train	22:34 Z355 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West, Qingdao Airport
Train types in snapshot	D, K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 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 5h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 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.