Which stations serve Guangzhou and Lanzhou?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Guangzhou to Lanzhou Train

广州 → 兰州

Guangzhou to Lanzhou takes between 5 hours 13 minutes and 13 hours 36 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 08:05 and the last at 19:11. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z135	08:05Guangzhoubaiyun	14:45Lanzhou	6h40m
G842	08:51Guangzhou South	21:45Lanzhou West	12h54m
Z264	09:26Guangzhoubaiyun	15:05Lanzhou	5h39m
G404	09:49Guangzhou South	19:49Lanzhou West	10h
Z230	11:10Guangzhou North	16:23Lanzhou	5h13m
K226	19:11Guangzhoubaiyun	08:47Lanzhou	13h36m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

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	Guangzhou (广州) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	5 hours 13 minutes on Z230 (11:10 to 16:23)
First train	08:05 Z135 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Last train	19:11 K226 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou South, Guangzhou North
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Train types in snapshot	Z, G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h13m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Guangzhou 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.