Which stations serve Tianshui and Qingdao?

Tianshui, Tianshuinan serve Tianshui; Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao.

Tianshui to Qingdao Train

天水 → 青岛

Tianshui to Qingdao takes between 7 hours 16 minutes and 23 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 06:05 and the last at 12:08. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z271	06:05Tianshui	05:07Qingdao North	23h02m
Z274	06:05Tianshui	05:07Qingdao North	23h02m
D1672	09:33Tianshuinan	21:28Qingdao North	11h55m
D1673	09:33Tianshuinan	21:28Qingdao North	11h55m
G2093	11:54Tianshuinan	21:21Qingdao North	9h27m
G2096	11:54Tianshuinan	21:21Qingdao North	9h27m
G3168	12:08Tianshuinan	19:24Qingdao West	7h16m
G3169	12:08Tianshuinan	19:24Qingdao West	7h16m

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

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Railway Stations in Tianshui and Qingdao

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

Railway Stations in Tianshui

Tianshui天水
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianshui South天水南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Other railway station in Qingdao
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	Tianshui (天水) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	7 hours 16 minutes on G3168 (12:08 to 19:24)
First train	06:05 Z274 from Tianshui
Last train	12:08 G3169 from Tianshuinan
Departure stations on timetable	Tianshui, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianshui to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h16m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Tianshui 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.