Which stations serve Changsha and Lanzhou?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Changsha to Lanzhou Train

长沙 → 兰州

Changsha to Lanzhou takes between 5 hours and 22 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 03:47 and the last at 18:54. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K226	03:47Changsha	08:47Lanzhou	5h
G864	08:55Changsha South	18:56Lanzhou West	10h01m
G842	11:33Changsha South	21:45Lanzhou West	10h12m
G404	11:54Changsha South	19:49Lanzhou West	7h55m
Z135	16:11Changsha	14:45Lanzhou	22h34m
Z264	17:02Changsha	15:05Lanzhou	22h03m
Z230	18:54Changsha	16:23Lanzhou	21h29m

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

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha长沙
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
Changsha South长沙南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

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

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	5 hours on K226 (03:47 to 08:47)
First train	03:47 K226 from Changsha
Last train	18:54 Z230 from Changsha
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Train types in snapshot	K, G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Lanzhou train?

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

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Changsha 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.