Which stations serve Dunhuang and Lanzhou?

Dunhuang serve Dunhuang; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Dunhuang to Lanzhou Train

敦煌 → 兰州

Dunhuang to Lanzhou takes between 7 hours 18 minutes and 14 hours 55 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 14 direct services, with the first train at 07:30 and the last at 20:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

14 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2758	07:30Dunhuang	14:48Lanzhou West	7h18m
D2759	07:30Dunhuang	14:48Lanzhou West	7h18m
D2738	08:40Dunhuang	16:00Lanzhou West	7h20m
D2739	08:40Dunhuang	16:00Lanzhou West	7h20m
Z260	13:35Dunhuang	01:05Lanzhou	11h30m
Z261	13:35Dunhuang	01:05Lanzhou	11h30m
K9668	18:10Dunhuang	08:50Lanzhou West	14h40m
K9668	18:10Dunhuang	09:05Lanzhou	14h55m
K9669	18:10Dunhuang	08:50Lanzhou West	14h40m
K9669	18:10Dunhuang	09:05Lanzhou	14h55m
Z6202	20:30Dunhuang	07:16Lanzhou West	10h46m
Z6202	20:30Dunhuang	07:35Lanzhou	11h05m
Z6203	20:30Dunhuang	07:16Lanzhou West	10h46m
Z6203	20:30Dunhuang	07:35Lanzhou	11h05m

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

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Railway Stations in Dunhuang and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Dunhuang

Dunhuang敦煌
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

Route	Dunhuang (敦煌) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	14
Fastest journey	7 hours 18 minutes on D2758 (07:30 to 14:48)
First train	07:30 D2759 from Dunhuang
Last train	20:30 Z6203 from Dunhuang
Departure stations on timetable	Dunhuang
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	D, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Dunhuang to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 14 direct services between Dunhuang 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.