Baotou to Lanzhou Train

包头 → 兰州

Baotou to Lanzhou takes between 5 hours 23 minutes and 17 hours 1 minute by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 24 direct services, with the first train at 08:35 and the last at 21:35. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Baotou and Lanzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
24 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D119408:35Baotou15:16Lanzhou West6h41m
D119508:35Baotou15:16Lanzhou West6h41m
D117409:36Baotou15:05Lanzhou West5h29m
D117509:36Baotou15:05Lanzhou West5h29m
D118210:08Baotoudong16:34Lanzhou West6h26m
D118310:08Baotoudong16:34Lanzhou West6h26m
D108110:18Baotoudong17:11Lanzhou West6h53m
D118210:26Baotou16:34Lanzhou West6h08m
D118310:26Baotou16:34Lanzhou West6h08m
D108110:34Baotou17:11Lanzhou West6h37m
K151712:03Baotoudong05:04Lanzhou17h01m
K152012:03Baotoudong05:04Lanzhou17h01m
K151712:26Baotou05:04Lanzhou16h38m
K152012:26Baotou05:04Lanzhou16h38m
D118913:37Baotou19:00Lanzhou West5h23m
D106414:44Baotou20:51Lanzhou West6h07m
D106514:44Baotou20:51Lanzhou West6h07m
D120615:08Baotou21:37Lanzhou West6h29m
D120715:08Baotou21:37Lanzhou West6h29m
K19518:27Baotoudong09:46Lanzhou15h19m
K19818:27Baotoudong09:46Lanzhou15h19m
K19518:51Baotou09:46Lanzhou14h55m
K19818:51Baotou09:46Lanzhou14h55m
K31121:35Baotou12:35Lanzhou15h

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Lanzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Lanzhou. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Baotou

  • Baotou包头
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Baotou East包头东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

  • Lanzhou兰州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 2
  • Lanzhou West兰州西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1
  • Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
    Other railway station in Lanzhou

At a Glance

RouteBaotou (包头) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services24
Fastest journey5 hours 23 minutes on D1189 (13:37 to 19:00)
First train08:35 D1195 from Baotou
Last train21:35 K311 from Baotou
Departure stations on timetableBaotou, Baotou East
Arrival stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshotD, K
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 24 direct services between Baotou and Lanzhou.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.