Shenzhen - Qingdao Trains

One pair of normal-speed trains operate daily on the Shenzhen–Qingdao route. The journey takes about 28 hours. High-speed trains are not available on this route yet.

If you need to travel between these cities in one day, you can transfer to a high-speed train at Zhengzhou East Railway Station. Alternatively, you can take a flight.

Quick Facts

• Distance:2,485 kilometers (1,544 miles)
• Terminals:Shenzhen Railway Station, Qingdao Railway Station
• Duration:28 hours
• Main stops:Shenzhen, Nanchang, Jinan, Qingdao

Shenzhen to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 20th, 2023)

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 ourChina Highlights train ticket service.

Qingdao to Shenzhen Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 20th, 2023)

Shenzhen to Qingdao Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Travel by Airplane

For such a long distance, the fastest way to travel from Shenzhen to Qingdao is by airplane, taking about 3 hours. More than eight pairs of airplanes are available from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport daily.

An economy-class ticket costs 345 USD and discounts are sometimes available, such as 70% off. You should check the ticket prices as early as possible to see if any discounts are available.

Travel by High-Speed Train with a Transfer

You can take a high-speed train from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Zhengzhou East Railway Station, then catch another train from there to Qingdao North Railway Station. See details about the two possible connection trains below:

Shenzhen North to Zhengzhou East to Qingdao North

The cost of a one-way second-class ticket is about 175 USD.

(Updated on April 20th, 2023)