Lanzhou to Baotou Train

兰州 → 包头

Lanzhou to Baotou takes between 5 hours 18 minutes and 16 hours 1 minute by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 29 direct services, with the first train at 07:35 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

Departure Station
Arrival Station
29 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D120907:35Lanzhou West13:33Baotou5h58m
D121207:35Lanzhou West13:33Baotou5h58m
D106308:25Lanzhou West14:01Baotou5h36m
D106308:25Lanzhou West14:18Baotoudong5h53m
D106608:25Lanzhou West14:01Baotou5h36m
D106608:25Lanzhou West14:18Baotoudong5h53m
D120508:59Lanzhou West14:48Baotou5h49m
D120808:59Lanzhou West14:48Baotou5h49m
D118709:13Lanzhou West15:26Baotou6h13m
D119009:13Lanzhou West15:26Baotou6h13m
D116110:57Lanzhou West17:43Baotou6h46m
D116410:57Lanzhou West17:43Baotou6h46m
K19612:17Lanzhou04:18Baotou16h01m
K19712:17Lanzhou04:18Baotou16h01m
D107912:43Lanzhou West18:39Baotou5h56m
D107912:43Lanzhou West18:55Baotoudong6h12m
D108212:43Lanzhou West18:39Baotou5h56m
D108212:43Lanzhou West18:55Baotoudong6h12m
D119315:37Lanzhou West21:20Baotou5h43m
D119615:37Lanzhou West21:20Baotou5h43m
D117315:44Lanzhou West21:02Baotou5h18m
D117615:44Lanzhou West21:02Baotou5h18m
K151816:10Lanzhou West07:51Baotou15h41m
K151916:10Lanzhou West07:51Baotou15h41m
K151816:46Lanzhou07:51Baotou15h05m
K151916:46Lanzhou07:51Baotou15h05m
D118117:04Lanzhou West23:07Baotou6h03m
D118417:04Lanzhou West23:07Baotou6h03m
K31220:20Lanzhou11:40Baotou15h20m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Baotou (包头)
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Direct services29
Fastest journey5 hours 18 minutes on D1173 (15:44 to 21:02)
First train07:35 D1212 from Lanzhou West
Last train20:20 K312 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetableBaotou, Baotou East
Train types in snapshotD, K
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 5h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 29 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.