Beijing to Jining by train
Jining lies 501 km (311 mi) south of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 37 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 611 km (380 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Jining | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zoucheng Railway Station, Jiaxiang railway station, Liangxiadian Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 272000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Jining
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Staying in Jining
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Jining. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 93 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jining from Beijing?
501 km (311 mi) in a straight line, south of Beijing; by road roughly 611 km (380 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Jining by train?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Jining?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jining?
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Jining, 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 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.