There are 5 ways to get from Qingdao to Jinan by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinanbus
3h 30m¥109–170Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Jinantrain Qingdao
3h 37m¥142–336Drive 365.2 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Jinancar 365.2 km
3h 52m¥314–453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Qingdao to Jinantaxi 365.2 km
3h 52m¥850–1,100Fly, line 2 bus
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane TAO - TNA
- Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Stationbus
6h 48m¥624–3,332
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Jinan is to bus which costs ¥100 - ¥170 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Jinan is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥100 - ¥170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Qingdao and arriving at Jinan. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Jinan via Qingdao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Qingdao and Jinan is 358 km. The road distance is 365.2 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Jinan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥100 - ¥170.
The bus from Qingdao to Jinan takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Qingdao to Jinan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Jinan is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥100 - ¥170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥140 - ¥340 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Jinan, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Qingdao to Jinan every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥109–170 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Qingdao to Jinan 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 23m. China Railways D-Class also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,700
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,600
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,500
- Website
- airjiangxi.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,300
Train from Qingdao to Jinan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥109–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Qingdao to Jinan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jinan station.
Qingdao to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Jinan is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Qingdao to Jinan.
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