Which stations serve Kunming and Lanzhou?

Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Kunming to Lanzhou Train

昆明 → 兰州

Kunming to Lanzhou takes between 27 minutes and 20 hours 7 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 15:20 and the last at 19:03. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z372	15:20Kunming	11:27Lanzhou	20h07m
Z373	15:20Kunming	11:27Lanzhou	20h07m
K986	19:03Kunming	19:30Lanzhou	27m
K987	19:03Kunming	19:30Lanzhou	27m

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

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Railway Stations in Kunming and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Kunming

Kunming昆明
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Kunming South昆明南
Other railway station in Kunming
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

Lanzhou兰州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2
Lanzhou West兰州西
Other railway station in Lanzhou
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
Other railway station in Lanzhou

At a Glance

Route	Kunming (昆明) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	27 minutes on K986 (19:03 to 19:30)
First train	15:20 Z373 from Kunming
Last train	19:03 K987 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetable	Kunming
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kunming to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Kunming 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.