Which stations serve Jinan and Lanzhou?

Jinan, Jinan East, Jinan West serve Jinan; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Jinan to Lanzhou Train

济南 → 兰州

Jinan to Lanzhou takes between 7 hours 38 minutes and 20 hours 27 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:35 and the last at 18:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2003	07:35Jinan East	15:13Lanzhou West	7h38m
D1671	09:19Jinan	20:01Lanzhou West	10h42m
G2145	12:20Jinan East	20:28Lanzhou West	8h08m
G2094	12:36Jinan East	22:35Lanzhou West	9h59m
Z272	17:57Jinan	14:24Lanzhou	20h27m
Z105	18:42Jinan	14:57Lanzhou	20h15m

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

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Railway Stations in Jinan and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Jinan

Jinan济南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Jinan East济南东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 6
Jinan West济南西
Other railway station in Jinan
Rail Transit Line 1

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	Jinan (济南) 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	7 hours 38 minutes on G2003 (07:35 to 15:13)
First train	07:35 G2003 from Jinan East
Last train	18:42 Z105 from Jinan
Departure stations on timetable	Jinan East, Jinan
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	G, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Jinan to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h38m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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