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Beijing-Qingdao Trains

Beijing-Qingdao Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 27, 2023

Currently, 28 pairs of high-speed trains operate between Beijing and Qingdao every day. One pair of normal-speed trains are available from Beijing to Qingdao.

Beijing-Qingdao High-Speed Trains

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Beijing-Qingdao High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 27th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G201 07:11 10:20 3h 9m
G203 08:08 11:24 3h 16m
G1067 11:45 16:40 4h 55m
G209 15:04 18:11 3h 7m
G213 19:45 23:05 3h 20m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Qingdao up-to-date schedules.

Qingdao to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 27th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G204 08:46 12:03 3h 17m
G208 12:54 16:21 3h 27m
G210 14:19 17:45 3h 26m
G1080 16:59 22:00 5h 1m
G214 19:26 22:25 2h 59m

Beijing-Qingdao High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$159 (CNY1,097) US$81 (CNY559) US$50 (CNY343)

Qingdao-Beijing Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Beijing Railway Station and Qingdao Railway Station
  • Duration: 3½–7 hours
  • Main stops: Beidaihe, Tangshan, Yanjiao

Beijing-Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 27th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z349 22:50 09:48 (next day) 10h 58m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Qingdao up-to-date schedules.

Qingdao to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 27th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z350 13:08 03:10 (next day) 14h 2m

Qingdao to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$47 (CNY324) US$30 (CNY207) US$18 (CNY119)

Flights vs High-Speed Train Journeys Between Beijing and Qingdao  

Flights are available between Beijing and Qingdao as well. Compared with flights, high-speed trains are a better option.

Option Duration Check-In Time To and from Stations/Airports by Taxi Full Ticket Fares Punctuality
High-speed trains 3–5 hours 1 hour in advance 1½ hours in total 27 USD for the cheapest second-class seat Always punctual
Flights 1½  hours 2 hours in advance 3 hours in total 223 USD for an economy seat Easily affected by the weather
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