There are 7 ways to get from Qingdao to Jining by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Jinan
best- Take the train from Qingdao to Jinan WestQingdao
- Take the train from Jinan West Station to Jining NorthBeijing South
5h 50m¥312–371Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Jining General Bus Station
7h 10m¥174–255Drive 400.5 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Jining400.5 km
4h 24m¥357–516Taxi
- Take the taxi from Qingdao to Jining400.5 km
4h 24m¥650–800Fly
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jining Qufu Airport (JNG)TAO - JNG
9h 10m¥904–4,877Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Qufu East StationQingdao
- Take the train from Qufu East Station to Jining NorthBeijing South
6h 43m¥279–317Train, bus
- Take the train from Qingdao to Weifang
- Take the bus from Weifang to Jinan Bus station
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Jining General Bus Station
8h 56m¥197–341
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Jining Qufu Airport (JNG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Jining is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Jining is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao to Jining station. However, there are services departing from Qingdao and arriving at Jining General Bus Station via Jinan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Qingdao and Jining is 666 km. The road distance is 400.5 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Jining without a car is to train via Jinan which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥310 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Qingdao to Jining, including transfers.
Qingdao to Jining bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Jining is to train via Jinan which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥310 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs ¥900 - ¥4900 and takes 9h 10m.
Qingdao to Jining bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jinan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Jining is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Qingdao to Jining.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Jining, Shandong, China?
You can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Jining via Qingdao Station, Qingdao, Jinan West Station, and Jining North in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Qingdao to Jining General Bus Station via Jinan and Jinan Bus Terminal in around 7h 10m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jining Qufu Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,800
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jining Qufu Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jining Qufu Airport via Nanchang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–9,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Jining Qufu Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,800
Train from Qingdao to Jinan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Jinan West Station to Jining North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Qingdao to Qufu East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–800
Train from Qufu East Station to Jining North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥27–31
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥43–47
- Business Class Seat
- ¥55–85
Train from Qingdao to Weifang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Qingdao to Weifang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Jining General Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥65–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Weifang to Jinan Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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