Qingdao, Gaomi, Weifang, Zibo, Jinan, Qufu East , Xuzhou East, Suzhou (Anhui) East, Bengbu South , Huainan East, Hefei South
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Qingdao
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13:21
0 mins
2
Gaomi
14:07
14:10
3 mins
3
Weifang
14:37
14:39
2 mins
4
Zibo
15:14
15:19
5 mins
5
Jinan
16:06
16:09
3 mins
6
Qufu East
16:47
16:54
7 mins
7
Xuzhou East
17:31
17:33
2 mins
8
Suzhou (Anhui) East
17:52
18:01
9 mins
9
Bengbu South
18:24
18:34
10 mins
10
Huainan East
18:50
18:52
2 mins
11
Hefei South
19:30
19:30
0 mins
G245 is a G train route originating from
Qingdao at 13:21, and arriving at the final destination of
Hefei South at 19:30. The duration of the total journey is
6 hours 09 minutes. There are 11 stops in total:
Qingdao, Gaomi, Weifang, Zibo, Jinan, Qufu East , Xuzhou East, Suzhou (Anhui) East, Bengbu South , Huainan East, Hefei South. You can purchase
tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.
What’s the different between Business, First and Second class?
Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.
How fast are the trains?
G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.
Is there a discount for return tickets?
No, only single direction train tickets can be purchased. Although some services will allow you to purchase return tickets, this is really just two one-way fares and there is no discount.
How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?
You can purchase China Train Tickets up to 30 days in advance (previously it was 60 days). Occasionally, China Rail will do a major timetable adjustment which usually involves adding new trains and routes, and the forward booking window might by as short as 10 days.