Which stations serve Kaifeng and Lanzhou?

Kaifeng, Lankao, Lankaonan, Kaifengbei serve Kaifeng; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West serve Lanzhou.

Kaifeng to Lanzhou Train

开封 → 兰州

Kaifeng to Lanzhou takes between 5 hours 50 minutes and 18 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 15 direct services, with the first train at 00:15 and the last at 20:29. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

15 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z272	00:15Kaifeng	14:24Lanzhou	14h09m
Z40	01:27Kaifeng	15:34Lanzhou	14h07m
K418	03:24Kaifeng	20:00Lanzhou	16h36m
K4796	07:10Lankao	01:13Lanzhou	18h03m
K4796	07:46Kaifeng	01:13Lanzhou	17h27m
G2023	08:59Lankaonan	15:19Lanzhou West	6h20m
G2023	09:20Kaifengbei	15:19Lanzhou West	5h59m
G1970	10:30Lankaonan	16:20Lanzhou West	5h50m
G1874	11:28Lankaonan	17:40Lanzhou West	6h12m
K131	11:35Lankao	06:01Lanzhou	18h26m
K131	12:09Kaifeng	06:01Lanzhou	17h52m
G3167	15:21Lankaonan	21:11Lanzhou West	5h50m
G2684	16:30Kaifengbei	22:21Lanzhou West	5h51m
K2186	19:53Lankao	14:31Lanzhou	18h38m
K2186	20:29Kaifeng	14:31Lanzhou	18h02m

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

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Railway Stations in Kaifeng and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

Kaifeng开封
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng North开封北
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

At a Glance

Route	Kaifeng (开封) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	15
Fastest journey	5 hours 50 minutes on G1970 (10:30 to 16:20)
First train	00:15 Z272 from Kaifeng
Last train	20:29 K2186 from Kaifeng
Departure stations on timetable	Kaifeng, Lankao, Lankao South, Kaifeng North
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Train types in snapshot	Z, K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kaifeng to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h50m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 15 direct services between Kaifeng 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.