Which stations serve Lanzhou and Caijiapo?

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

Lanzhou to Caijiapo Train

兰州 → 蔡家坡

Lanzhou to Caijiapo takes between 7 hours 37 minutes and 8 hours 39 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 00:31 and the last at 23:49. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
T270	00:31Lanzhou	08:08Caijiapo	7h37m
Z260	01:25Lanzhou	09:15Caijiapo	7h50m
Z261	01:25Lanzhou	09:15Caijiapo	7h50m
K417	08:33Lanzhou	16:35Caijiapo	8h02m
K420	08:33Lanzhou	16:35Caijiapo	8h02m
K2185	23:00Lanzhou	06:43Caijiapo	7h43m
K2188	23:00Lanzhou	06:43Caijiapo	7h43m
K1310	23:42Lanzhou	07:43Caijiapo	8h01m
K1311	23:42Lanzhou	07:43Caijiapo	8h01m
K1039	23:49Lanzhou	08:28Caijiapo	8h39m
K1042	23:49Lanzhou	08:28Caijiapo	8h39m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Caijiapo

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Caijiapo. 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
Other railway station in Lanzhou
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
Other railway station in Lanzhou

Railway Stations in Caijiapo

Caijiapo蔡家坡
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Caijiapo (蔡家坡)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	7 hours 37 minutes on T270 (00:31 to 08:08)
First train	00:31 T270 from Lanzhou
Last train	23:49 K1042 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Caijiapo
Train types in snapshot	T, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Caijiapo train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Lanzhou and Caijiapo.

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.