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Guangzhou-Qingdao Trains

Guangzhou-Qingdao Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 14, 2023

The Guangzhou–Qingdao train route crosses from the south to the north of China. Two pairs of trains operate on this route. One is a pair of 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 April 14th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G1554

06:31

19:00

12h 29m

G276

06:48

19:34

12h 46m

  • 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 China Highlights train ticket service.

Qingdao to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 14th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G278  

06:02

19:22

13h 20m

G1552

10:02

22:49

12h 47m

G1553

10:27

22:49

12h 22m

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 April 14th, 2023)

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 China Highlights train ticket service.

Qingdao to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 14th, 2023)

 
Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

Z170

14:03

19:34 (Next day)

29h 1m

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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