G253 Train

Qingdao to Nanjing South

G253

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Qingdao to Nanjing South

Train Number
G253
Train Type
G
Start Station
Qingdao
End Station
Nanjing South
Start Time
14:26
End Time
20:00
Train Number: G253 Start Station: Qingdao End Station: Nanjing South
Train Type G Start Time: 14:26 End Time: 20:00
Intermediate Stations: Qingdao, Jiaozhou North, Weifang, Qingzhoucity, Zibo, Jinan, Tai'an (Shandong), Xuzhou East, Nanjing South, Liyang (Jiangsu), Yixing, Huzhou (Zhejiang), Deqing, Hangzhou
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Station No. Station Name Arrive Time Depart Time Stop Time
1 Qingdao 14:26 14:26 0 mins
2 Jiaozhou North 15:02 15:04 2 mins
3 Weifang 15:41 15:43 2 mins
4 Qingzhoucity 16:04 16:12 8 mins
5 Zibo 16:30 16:33 3 mins
6 Jinan 17:20 17:25 5 mins
7 Tai'an (Shandong) 17:49 17:51 2 mins
8 Xuzhou East 18:42 18:46 4 mins
9 Nanjing South 20:00 20:04 4 mins
10 Liyang (Jiangsu) 20:31 20:33 2 mins
11 Yixing 20:45 20:47 2 mins
12 Huzhou (Zhejiang) 21:03 21:05 2 mins
13 Deqing 21:18 21:20 2 mins
14 Hangzhou 21:40 21:40 0 mins

G253 is a G train route originating from Qingdao at 14:26, and arriving at the final destination of Nanjing South at 20:00. The duration of the total journey is 5 hrs 34 mins. There are 14 stops in total: Qingdao, Jiaozhou North, Weifang, Qingzhoucity, Zibo, Jinan, Tai'an (Shandong), Xuzhou East, Nanjing South, Liyang (Jiangsu), Yixing, Huzhou (Zhejiang), Deqing, Hangzhou. You can purchase tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.

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What are the different types of trains in China?

China has several types of trains, including high-speed G trains (Gaotie), D trains (Dongche), Z trains (direct express), T trains (express), K trains (fast), and regular numbered trains. G trains are the fastest, reaching speeds up to 350 km/h.

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You can book train tickets through the official website 12306.cn (Chinese only), at train station ticket offices, or through third-party services like Trip.com or China Highlights that offer English booking services.

How early should I arrive at the train station?

It's recommended to arrive at least 60 minutes before departure for high-speed trains and 90 minutes for regular trains. This allows time for security checks and finding your platform.

What's the luggage allowance on Chinese trains?

Each passenger is allowed 20kg of luggage on regular trains and 20kg on high-speed trains. The dimensions should not exceed 160cm (length + width + height).

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