Which stations serve Gaotai and Lanzhou?

Gaotai, Gaotainan serve Gaotai; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Gaotai to Lanzhou Train

高台 → 兰州

Gaotai to Lanzhou takes between 3 hours 32 minutes and 7 hours 48 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 00:08 and the last at 22:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
T6602	00:08Gaotai	06:50Lanzhou West	6h42m
Z180	08:37Gaotainan	14:09Lanzhou West	5h32m
Z593	10:27Gaotainan	15:48Lanzhou	5h21m
D2718	16:46Gaotainan	20:18Lanzhou West	3h32m
Z66	17:22Gaotainan	22:06Lanzhou West	4h44m
Z260	18:30Gaotainan	01:05Lanzhou	6h35m
D2706	18:46Gaotainan	22:28Lanzhou West	3h42m
D2712	19:04Gaotainan	22:48Lanzhou West	3h44m
K9662	22:28Gaotai	06:16Lanzhou West	7h48m

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

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Railway Stations in Gaotai and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Gaotai

Gaotai高台
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Gaotai South高台南
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	Gaotai (高台) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	3 hours 32 minutes on D2718 (16:46 to 20:18)
First train	00:08 T6602 from Gaotai
Last train	22:28 K9662 from Gaotai
Departure stations on timetable	Gaotai, Gaotai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	T, Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Gaotai to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h32m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Gaotai 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.