There are 3 ways to get from Beijing to Qingdao by train, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing South to Qingdao Northtrain Beijing South
5h 5m¥333–363Drive 641.1 km
- Drive from Beijing to Qingdaocar 641.1 km
6h 48m¥541–781Fly, line 3 subway
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane PEK - TAO
- Take the subway from Qingdao North to Wusi Plazasubway
3h 48m¥1,528–2,241
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Qingdao is to train which costs ¥330 - ¥370 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Qingdao is to fly and line 3 subway which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Beijing South and arriving at Wusi Plaza via Qingdao North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Beijing and Qingdao is 764 km. The road distance is 641.1 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Qingdao without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥330 - ¥370.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Beijing to Qingdao, including transfers.
Beijing to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Beijing to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Qingdao North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Qingdao is 641 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Beijing to Qingdao.
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What companies run services between Beijing, China and Qingdao, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing South to Qingdao North hourly. Tickets cost ¥330–360 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Train from Beijing South to Qingdao North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–590
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
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