Qingdao North, Weifang, Changle, Zibo, Jinan, Tengzhou East, Zaozhuang, Xuzhou East, Bengbu South , Nanjing South, Zhenjiang South , Changzhou North, Wuxi East , Suzhou North, Kunshan South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Qingdao North
13:58
13:58
0 mins
2
Weifang
14:53
14:55
2 mins
3
Changle
15:07
15:09
2 mins
4
Zibo
15:36
15:41
5 mins
5
Jinan
16:28
16:28
2 mins
6
Tengzhou East
17:19
17:21
2 mins
7
Zaozhuang
17:33
17:36
2 mins
8
Xuzhou East
17:54
17:56
2 mins
9
Bengbu South
18:33
18:35
2 mins
10
Nanjing South
19:16
19:19
3 mins
11
Zhenjiang South
19:38
19:40
2 mins
12
Changzhou North
19:58
20:00
2 mins
13
Wuxi East
20:17
20:19
2 mins
14
Suzhou North
20:29
20:31
2 mins
15
Kunshan South
20:42
20:47
5 mins
16
Shanghai Hongqiao
21:04
21:04
0 mins
G225 is a G train route originating from
Qingdao North at 13:58, and arriving at the final destination of
Shanghai Hongqiao at 21:04. The duration of the total journey is
7 hours 06 minutes. There are 16 stops in total:
Qingdao North, Weifang, Changle, Zibo, Jinan, Tengzhou East, Zaozhuang, Xuzhou East, Bengbu South , Nanjing South, Zhenjiang South , Changzhou North, Wuxi East , Suzhou North, Kunshan South, Shanghai Hongqiao. 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.
