Jinan is the transportation hub of Shandong Province and it is easily accessible by train from the major cities in China. Currently, 84 high-speed trains run from Tianjin to Jinan and 109 high-speed trains run in the opposite direction. The fastest high-speed train completes the trip in 57 minutes.
17 pairs of normal-speed trains are available between the cities as well.
Tianjin-Jinan High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 326 kilometers (203 miles)
- Terminals: Tianjin South Railway Station, Tianjin West Railway Station, Tianjin Railway Station, Jinan Railway Station, Jinan West Railway Station, Jinan East Railway Station
- Duration: about 1-1½ hours
- Main stops: Cangzhou, Dezhou
Tianjin to Jinan High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 24th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G441 | 06:46 | 08:12 | 1h 26m |
| G1061 | 08:10 | 9:30 | 1h 20m |
| G2571 | 09:45 | 10:55 | 1h 10m |
| G448 | 10:23 | 12:14 | 1h 51m |
| G1273 | 11:56 | 13:15 | 1h 19m |
| G1203 | 15:40 | 16:59 | 1h 19m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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 Tianjin High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 24th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D726 | 00:13 | 04:39 | 4h 26m |
| G1268 | 08:27 | 10:21 | 1h 54m |
| G1064 | 08:56 | 10:26 | 1h 30m |
| G172 | 11:17 | 12:28 | 1h 11m |
| G1274 | 13:48 | 15:16 | 1h 28m |
| G150 | 20:14 | 21:20 | 1h 6m |
Tianjin to Jinan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$67 (CNY472) | US$32 (CNY219) | US$19 (CNY130) |
Tianjin-Jinan Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin West Railway Station, Jinan Railway Station, Daminghu Railway Station
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Main stops: Dezhou, Jinan, Xuzhou, Nanjing, Changzhou, Suzhou
Tianjin to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 24th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K515 | 00:43 | 05:39 | 4h 56m |
| K347 | 06:04 | 10:58 | 4h 54m |
| K47 | 12:19 | 16:54 | 4h 35m |
| T131 | 22:51 | 02:20 (next day) | 3h 29m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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 Tianjin Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 24th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T132 | 01:07 | 05:06 | 3h 59m |
| K48 | 08:06 | 12:52 | 4h 46m |
| K1450 | 20:21 | 01:37 (next day) | 5h 16m |
| K702 | 22:46 | 04:05 (next day) | 5h 19m |
Tianjin to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$21 (CNY143.5) | US$13 (CNY91.5) | US$7 (CNY45.5) |
Jinan Train Station Tips
There are three railway stations in Jinan: Jinan Railway Station, Jinan East Railway Station, and Jinan West Railway Station.
Jinan Railway Station is about 4 kilometers (2 miles) from the city center, 4.5 kilometers (3 miles) from Jinan East Railway Station, and 11 kilometers (7 miles) from Jinan West Railway Station.
You can take bus BRT5 from Jinan Railway Station direct to Jinan East Railway Station, taking about 30 minutes.
High-speed trains run frequently between Jinan Railway Station and Jinan West Railway Station, taking only 16 minutes to travel between the two. It costs 9.5 CNY (1.5 USD) for a second-class ticket.
These trains are the fastest and most convenient way to transfer between the stations. Bus 156 operates between the stations too, taking about 1 hour.
Jinan East Railway Station is 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Jinan West Railway Station. It takes about 40 minutes to travel between the stations by taxi and it costs about 50 yuan.
