Trains to Qingdao
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 8 railway stations in Qingdao: Qingdao railway station, Jiaozhou North railway station, Qingdao Airport Railway Station, Shalingzhuang Railway Station, Dagang Railway Station, Lancunxi Railway Station, Huangdao Railway Station, Loushan Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Qingdao
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao to Jiaozhou | China | 42 km (26 mi) | about 13 min |
| Qingdao to Gaomi | China | 67 km (41 mi) | about 21 min |
| Qingdao to Zhu Cheng City | China | 88 km (55 mi) | about 28 min |
| Qingdao to Pingdu | China | 89 km (55 mi) | about 28 min |
| Qingdao to Laixi | China | 89 km (55 mi) | about 28 min |
| Qingdao to Dongcun | China | 105 km (66 mi) | about 33 min |
| Qingdao to Rizhao | China | 106 km (66 mi) | about 33 min |
| Qingdao to Laiyang | China | 106 km (66 mi) | about 33 min |
| Qingdao to Changyi | China | 125 km (77 mi) | about 39 min |
| Qingdao to Weifang | China | 135 km (84 mi) | about 42 min |
| Qingdao to Yishui | China | 161 km (100 mi) | about 50 min |
| Qingdao to Yantai | China | 183 km (114 mi) | about 57 min |
| Qingdao to Shanghai | China | 548 km (340 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Qingdao to Chongqing | China | 1,478 km (919 mi) | about 7 h 44 min |
| Qingdao to Beijing | China | 552 km (343 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Qingdao to Tianjin | China | 443 km (276 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Qingdao to Wuhan | China | 833 km (517 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Qingdao to Xi’an | China | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Qingdao to Hangzhou | China | 642 km (399 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Qingdao to Harbin | China | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 6 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Qingdao have?
Qingdao railway station, Jiaozhou North railway station, Qingdao Airport Railway Station, Shalingzhuang Railway Station, Dagang Railway Station, Lancunxi Railway Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.