Currently, two pairs of high-speed trains and two pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Shenzhen and Jinan. The journey duration when taking a high-speed train is only about 10½ hours while it takes twice as long when taking a normal-speed train.
Shenzhen–Jinan High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,353 kilometers (1,462 miles)
- Terminals: Jinan West Railway Station, Shenzhen North Railway Station
- Duration: 10½–11½ hours
- Main stops: Guangzhou, Hengshan, Changsha, Wuhan, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Qufu
Shenzhen to Jinan High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on April 18th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G280 | 07:34 | 18:06 | 10h 32m |
| G2698 | 12:28 | 23:31 | 11h 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.
Jinan to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on April 18th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2697 | 06:41 | 17:43 | 11h 2m |
| G279 | 07:29 | 19:04 | 11h 38m |
Shenzhen to Jinan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$485 (CNY3,318) | US$243 (CNY1,660) | US$150 (CNY1,020.5) |
Shenzhen–Jinan Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Jinan Railway Station, Shenzhen Railway Station / Shenzhen East Railway Station
- Duration: 23–27 hours
- Main stops: Huizhou, Nanchang, Taishan
Shenzhen to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 18th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T398 | 07:30 | 06:40 (next day) | 23h 10m |
| K1282 | 15:35 | 18:48 (next day) | 27 h 13m |
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.
"+1" means you will arrive on the second day.
Jinan to Shenzhen Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 18th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1284 | 10:25 | 12:55 (next day) | 26h 30m |
| T397 | 21:29 | 21:25 (next day) | 23h 46m |
Shenzhen to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$93 (CNY629) | US$60 (CNY399) | US$36 (CNY236) |
Travel Tip
You can also consider taking a flight. Over 20 pairs of flights operate between Shenzhen and Jinan every day and the journey duration is about 3 hours. The full airfare is about 2,150 CNY (315 USD).
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 45% off in May 2023.
