On the Chengdu-Qingdaotrain route, only three pairs of trains operate on a daily basis. Two pairs are high-speed trains and the other one pair are normal-speed trains. The journey duration on the high-speed trains is about 13 hours. The second-class seats cost 841 CNY (122 USD) per ticket.
Chengdu-Qingdao High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,223 kilometers (1,381 miles)
- Terminals: Chengdu East Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station /Qingdao North Railway Station
- Duration: 14-15 hours
- Main stops: Chengdu, Xi’an, LuoyangLongmen, Zhengzhou, Qingdao
Chengdu to Qingdao High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on May 10th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G317 | 06:51 | 21:18 | 14h 27m |
| G1836 | 09:46 | 21:49 | 12h 3m |
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 China Highlights train ticket service.
Qingdao to Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on May 10th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G318 | 07:19 | 20:55 (next day) | 13h 36m |
| G1838 | 09:27 | 21:10 (next day) | 11h 43m |
| G1835 | 09:50 | 21:10 (next day) | 11h 20m |
Chengdu to Qingdao High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$380 (CNY2,626) | US$195 (CNY1,344.5) | US$122 (CNY841) |
Chengdu-Qingdao Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Chengdu Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station
- Duration: 41 hours
- Main stops: Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Qingdao
Chengdu to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on May 10th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K206 | 16:19 | 09:31 (next two days) | 41h 12m |
Please note: The timetable is justfor your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you canuse the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Qingdao to Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on May 10th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K208 | 16:38 | 05:48 (next two days) | 37h 10m |
Chengdu to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$109 (CNY747.5) | US$69 (CNY471.5) | US$41 (CNY278.5) |
Railway Stations in Qingdao
There are three railway stations in Qingdao: Qingdao Railway Station, Qingdao West Railway Station, and Qingdao North Railway Station.
Please pay attention to them- you can double check with your travel advisor or the staff in your hotel before departure to make sure you go to the right one.
The addresses of the three railway stations are listed below:
Qingdao Railway Station
- Chinese name: 青岛站
- Address: 2 Taian Road, Shinan District, Qingdao
- Chinese address: 青岛市市南区泰安路2号
Qingdao West Railway Station
- Chinese name: 青岛西站
- Address: 3 Haixi Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao
- Chinese address: 青岛市黄岛区海西三路
Qingdao North Railway Station
- Chinese name: 青岛北站
- Address: 1 Jingyue Road, Lichang District, Qingdao
- Chinese address: 青岛市李沧区静乐路1号
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Travel by Airplane
As you can see, even when taking a high-speed train, the journey duration is more than 12 hours. For such a long journey, it is better to travel by airplane.
It takes about 3 hours and costs about 255 USD for an economy-class ticket. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.
Usually, six flights are available on a daily basis from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
