G257 Train

Qingdao to Shangqiu

G257

Train Timetable

Qingdao to Shangqiu

Train Number
G257
Train Type
G
Start Station
Qingdao
End Station
Shangqiu
Start Time
15:15
End Time
20:17
Train Number: G257 Start Station: Qingdao End Station: Shangqiu
Train Type G Start Time: 15:15 End Time: 20:17
Intermediate Stations: Qingdao, Qingdao North, Gaomi North, Weifang North, Zibo North, Jinan East, Jinan West, Xuzhou East, Shangqiu, Zhengzhou East, Xuchang East, Luohe West, Zhumadian West, Wuhan
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Station No. Station Name Arrive Time Depart Time Stop Time
1 Qingdao 15:15 15:15 0 mins
2 Qingdao North 15:33 15:35 2 mins
3 Gaomi North 16:04 16:07 3 mins
4 Weifang North 16:26 16:31 5 mins
5 Zibo North 16:58 17:02 4 mins
6 Jinan East 17:25 17:29 4 mins
7 Jinan West 17:52 18:06 14 mins
8 Xuzhou East 19:11 19:33 22 mins
9 Shangqiu 20:17 20:19 2 mins
10 Zhengzhou East 21:09 21:12 3 mins
11 Xuchang East 21:34 21:36 2 mins
12 Luohe West 21:53 21:55 2 mins
13 Zhumadian West 22:13 22:20 7 mins
14 Wuhan 23:24 23:24 0 mins

G257 is a G train route originating from Qingdao at 15:15, and arriving at the final destination of Shangqiu at 20:17. The duration of the total journey is 5 hrs 2 mins. There are 14 stops in total: Qingdao, Qingdao North, Gaomi North, Weifang North, Zibo North, Jinan East, Jinan West, Xuzhou East, Shangqiu, Zhengzhou East, Xuchang East, Luohe West, Zhumadian West, Wuhan. 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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