Rongcheng, Wendeng East, Weihai, Muping, Yantai South, Laiyang, Jimo North, Weifang, Zibo, Zhangqiu, Jinan, Ji'nan West, Dezhou East , Cangzhou West, Tianjin South , Beijing South
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Rongcheng
12:05
12:05
0 mins
2
Wendeng East
12:17
12:19
2 mins
3
Weihai
12:31
12:33
2 mins
4
Muping
12:53
12:55
2 mins
5
Yantai South
13:06
13:08
2 mins
6
Laiyang
13:43
13:46
3 mins
7
Jimo North
14:13
14:15
2 mins
8
Weifang
15:08
15:13
5 mins
9
Zibo
15:48
15:53
5 mins
10
Zhangqiu
16:18
16:20
2 mins
10
Jinan
16:46
16:48
2 mins
11
Ji'nan West
17:04
17:15
11 mins
12
Dezhou East
17:39
17:46
7 mins
13
Cangzhou West
18:13
18:19
6 mins
14
Tianjin South
18:42
18:46
4 mins
15
Beijing South
19:23
19:23
0 mins
G478 is a G train route originating from
Rongcheng at 12:05, and arriving at the final destination of
Beijing South at 19:23. The duration of the total journey is
7 hours 18 minutes. There are 16 stops in total:
Rongcheng, Wendeng East, Weihai, Muping, Yantai South, Laiyang, Jimo North, Weifang, Zibo, Zhangqiu, Jinan, Ji'nan West, Dezhou East , Cangzhou West, Tianjin South , Beijing 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.
