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Currently, 15 pairs of high-speed trains operate between Beijing and Qingdao every day. Normal-speed trains are available from Beijing to Qingdao but there is only one train, Z350, on the return journey.
Beijing–Qingdao High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 820 kilometers (510 miles)
- Terminals: Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Railway Station, Qingdao North Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station
- Duration: about 3–8 hours
- Main stops: Beijing, Dezhou, Jinan, Zibo, Weifang, Gaomi
Beijing–Qingdao High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G209 | 06:55 | 10:00 | 3 h 5 min |
| G195 | 16:10 | 21:01 | 4 h 51 min |
| D335 | 22:42 | 06:37 | 7 h 55 min |
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 March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G186 | 10:20 | 15:08 | 4 h 48 min |
| G196 | 15:57 | 20:40 | 4 h 43 min |
Beijing–Qingdao High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥984 ($143) | ¥523.5 ($76) | ¥314 ($46) |
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 March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K7727 | 00:17 | 06:34 | 6 h 17 min |
| K339 | 11:03 | 14:33 | 3 h 30 min |
| K7715 | 16:10 | 19:58 | 3 h 48 min |
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 March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z350 | 12:50 | 03:01+1 | 14 h 11 min |
Qingdao to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥372 ($54) | ¥241 ($35) | ¥124 ($18) |
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 | 36 USD for the cheapest second-class seat | Always punctual |
| Flights | 1½ hours | 2 hours in advance | 3 hours in total | 258 USD for an economy seat | Easily affected by the weather |
