Which stations serve Lankao and Nanjing?

Lankao, Lankaonan serve Lankao; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Lankao to Nanjing Train

兰考 → 南京

Lankao to Nanjing takes between 3 hours 33 minutes and 8 hours 19 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 20 direct services, with the first train at 16:30 and the last at 23:11. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

20 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3175	16:30Lankaonan	20:24Nanjing South	3h54m
G3178	16:30Lankaonan	20:24Nanjing South	3h54m
K2185	18:37Lankao	01:37Nanjing	7h
K2188	18:37Lankao	01:37Nanjing	7h
G1939	18:43Lankaonan	22:16Nanjing South	3h33m
G1942	18:43Lankaonan	22:16Nanjing South	3h33m
K359	18:50Lankao	01:49Nanjing	6h59m
K362	18:50Lankao	01:49Nanjing	6h59m
K289	19:01Lankao	01:43Nanjing	6h42m
K292	19:01Lankao	01:43Nanjing	6h42m
G1885	19:04Lankaonan	22:42Nanjing South	3h38m
G1888	19:04Lankaonan	22:42Nanjing South	3h38m
K151	19:31Lankao	02:43Nanjing	7h12m
K154	19:31Lankao	02:43Nanjing	7h12m
K233	20:11Lankao	03:32Nanjing	7h21m
K236	20:11Lankao	03:32Nanjing	7h21m
K281	20:44Lankao	03:39Nanjing	6h55m
K284	20:44Lankao	03:39Nanjing	6h55m
K736	23:11Lankao	07:30Nanjing	8h19m
K737	23:11Lankao	07:30Nanjing	8h19m

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

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Railway Stations in Lankao and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Lankao

Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Lankao (兰考) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	20
Fastest journey	3 hours 33 minutes on G1939 (18:43 to 22:16)
First train	16:30 G3178 from Lankaonan
Last train	23:11 K737 from Lankao
Departure stations on timetable	Lankao South, Lankao
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lankao to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 20 direct services between Lankao and Nanjing.

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.