Which stations serve Lanzhou and Changsha?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha.

Lanzhou to Changsha Train

兰州 → 长沙

Lanzhou to Changsha takes between 52 minutes and 23 hours 6 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 10:39 and the last at 21:39. 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 Changsha. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z229	10:39Lanzhou West	09:45Changsha	23h06m
Z136	12:16Lanzhou West	13:08Changsha	52m
Z266	13:37Lanzhou	12:10Changsha	22h33m
K225	21:39Lanzhou	03:17Changsha	5h38m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Changsha

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

Changsha长沙
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
Changsha South长沙南
Other railway station in Changsha
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Changsha (长沙)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	52 minutes on Z136 (12:16 to 13:08)
First train	10:39 Z229 from Lanzhou West
Last train	21:39 K225 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha
Train types in snapshot	Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 52m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Lanzhou and Changsha.

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.