Beijing to Jinan by train
Jinan lies 364 km (226 mi) south of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 54 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 444 km (276 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Jinan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 8.4 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Huangtai railway station, Wande Railway Station, Qiaonan Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 250000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Jinan
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Staying in Jinan
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Jinan. Of the 169 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 16 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,541 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jinan
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Common questions
How far is Jinan from Beijing?
364 km (226 mi) in a straight line, south of Beijing; by road roughly 444 km (276 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Jinan by train?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Jinan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jinan?
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Jinan, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.