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Shanghai-Qingdao High-Speed Trains

Shanghai-Qingdao High-Speed Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Mar. 18, 2024

At present, there are 20 pairs of high-speed trains travel from Shanghai to Qingdao and from Qingdao to Shanghai. They are alldaytime high-speed trains (G train) with the travel time of 5 to 6 hours.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,300 kilometers (806 miles)
  • Terminals: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station, Qingdao North Railway Station
  • Duration: 5-7 hours
  • Main stops: Shanghai Hongqiao/Shanghai, Suzhou North, Wuxi East, Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Chuzhou, Dingyuan, Xuzhou East, Tai'an, Jinan West, Jinan East, Zibo North, Weifang North, Qingdao North, Qingdao

Shanghai to Qingdao High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 18th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2928 06:52 12:05 5h 13m
D2906 08:41 13:08 4h 27m
D2140 14:11 19:02 4h 51m
D2914 15:04 19:59 4h 55m
D2922 15:10 20:21 5h 11m
G234 16:32 23:03 6h 31m

Qingdao to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on March 18th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2134 06:36 12:41 6h 5m
D2139 08:41 13:39 4h 58m
D2921 09:10 14:27 5h 17m
G228 13:52 21:11 7h 19m
D2128 15:19 20:53 5h 34m
D2927 17:10 22:38 5h 28m

Shanghai-Qingdao High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$296 (CNY2,045) US$70 (CNY481) US$44 (CNY302)

Which Train to Choose?

High-speed trains between Shanghai and Qingdao operate at different train stations in both cities. Shanghai Railway Station and Qingdao Railway Station are centrally located in the downtown areas. Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Qingdao North Railway Station are far away from the city center.

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