Which stations serve Baotou and Zhengzhou?

Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou; Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou East, Zhengzhouhangkonggang, Zhengzhou West serve Zhengzhou.

Baotou to Zhengzhou Train

包头 → 郑州

Baotou to Zhengzhou takes between 6 hours 54 minutes and 21 hours 6 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:00 and the last at 17:06. 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 Zhengzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z335	09:00Baotou	02:18Zhengzhou	17h18m
K4275	09:59Baotou	04:15Zhengzhou	18h16m
D2781	14:30Baotou	21:24Zhengzhou	6h54m
K598	17:06Baotou	14:12Zhengzhou	21h06m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Zhengzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Zhengzhou. 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
Other railway station in Baotou

Railway Stations in Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou郑州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 10
Zhengzhou East郑州东
Other railway station in Zhengzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 5Metro Line 8
Zhengzhou Hangkonggang郑州航空港
Other railway station in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou West郑州西
Other railway station in Zhengzhou

At a Glance

Route	Baotou (包头) to Zhengzhou (郑州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	6 hours 54 minutes on D2781 (14:30 to 21:24)
First train	09:00 Z335 from Baotou
Last train	17:06 K598 from Baotou
Departure stations on timetable	Baotou
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhengzhou
Train types in snapshot	Z, K, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Zhengzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h54m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Baotou and Zhengzhou.

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.