Guangzhou-Qingdao Trains

Guangzhou-Qingdao Trains

The Guangzhou–Qingdao train route crosses from the south to the north of China. Four pairs of trains operate on this route. Three pairs are high-speed trains and the other is a pair of normal-speed trains.

Guangzhou-Qingdao High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,975 kilometers (1,227 miles)
  • Terminals: Guangzhou South Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station
  • Duration: 13 hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Changsha, Jinan, Qingdao

Guangzhou to Qingdao High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 29th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G1554

06:31

17:53

11h 22m

G276

06:47

19:34

12h 47m

  • Please note: The timetable above is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.

Qingdao to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 29th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G278  

06:19

19:22

13h 3m

G1552

10:02

22:54

12h 52m

G1553

10:25

22:54

12h 29m

Guangzhou to Qingdao High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

 
Business Class First Class Second Class
US$438 (CNY2985.5) US$224 (CNY1,523) US$141 (CNY952.5)

Guangzhou-Qingdao Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Guangzhou East Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station
  • Duration: 28–31 hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Changsha, Jinan, Qingdao

Guangzhou to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 29th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

Z169

21:59

04:58 (next two days)

30h 59m

  • Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.

Qingdao to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 29th, 2024)

 
Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

Z168

20:27

22:35 (Next day)

26h 8m

Guangzhou to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$127 (CNY856.5) US$72 (CNY483.5) US$43 (CNY285.5)

Qingdao Railway Station                                      

  • Chinese name: 青岛站
  • Address: 2 Taian Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province
  • Chinese address: 山东省青岛市市南区泰安路2号

Transportation from Qingdao Railway Station

1. Trains to the capital city: More than 30 pairs of bullet trains operate between Qingdao and Jinan, which is the capital city of Shandong Province.

2. Metro: You can take Metro Line 3 to the city center. This metro line connects Qingdao Railway Station with Qingdao North Railway Station at a cost of 5 CNY.

3. Public bus to the airport: You can take bus 702 to Qingdao Liuting International Airport at a cost of 20 CNY.

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