Which stations serve Lanzhou and Baotou?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou.

Lanzhou to Baotou Train

兰州 → 包头

Lanzhou to Baotou takes between 5 hours 56 minutes and 16 hours 1 minute by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 09:13 and the last at 20:20. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1187	09:13Lanzhou West	15:26Baotou	6h13m
D1161	10:57Lanzhou West	17:43Baotou	6h46m
K196	12:17Lanzhou	04:18Baotou	16h01m
D1079	12:43Lanzhou West	18:39Baotou	5h56m
K1518	16:10Lanzhou West	07:51Baotou	15h41m
K312	20:20Lanzhou	11:40Baotou	15h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Baotou

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

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

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Other railway station in Baotou

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Baotou (包头)
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 56 minutes on D1079 (12:43 to 18:39)
First train	09:13 D1187 from Lanzhou West
Last train	20:20 K312 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Baotou
Train types in snapshot	D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Baotou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Lanzhou and Baotou.

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.