Which stations serve Lanzhou and Bayannaoer?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Bayannaoer serve Bayannaoer.

Lanzhou to Bayannaoer Train

兰州 → 巴彦淖尔

Lanzhou to Bayannaoer takes between 4 hours 50 minutes and 13 hours 40 minutes 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 Bayannaoer. 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	14:18Bayannaoer	5h05m
D1161	10:57Lanzhou West	16:31Bayannaoer	5h34m
K196	12:17Lanzhou	01:57Bayannaoer	13h40m
D1079	12:43Lanzhou West	17:33Bayannaoer	4h50m
K1518	16:10Lanzhou West	05:22Bayannaoer	13h12m
K312	20:20Lanzhou	09:07Bayannaoer	12h47m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Bayannaoer

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Bayannaoer. 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 Bayannaoer

Bayannaoer巴彦淖尔
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Bayannaoer (巴彦淖尔)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	4 hours 50 minutes on D1079 (12:43 to 17:33)
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	Bayannaoer
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 Bayannaoer train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h50m. 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 Bayannaoer.

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.