Which stations serve Lanzhou and Gaotai?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Gaotai, Gaotainan serve Gaotai.

Lanzhou to Gaotai Train

兰州 → 高台

Lanzhou to Gaotai takes between 3 hours 23 minutes and 7 hours 43 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 14 direct services, with the first train at 04:23 and the last at 21:52. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

14 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
T60	04:23Lanzhou	10:42Gaotai	6h19m
T61	04:23Lanzhou	10:42Gaotai	6h19m
D2711	09:06Lanzhou West	12:49Gaotainan	3h43m
D2703	10:25Lanzhou West	14:03Gaotainan	3h38m
D2671	11:15Lanzhou West	14:46Gaotainan	3h31m
D2749	11:58Lanzhou West	15:43Gaotainan	3h45m
D2752	11:58Lanzhou West	15:43Gaotainan	3h45m
D2757	13:31Lanzhou West	16:54Gaotainan	3h23m
D2687	14:20Lanzhou West	18:07Gaotainan	3h47m
Z292	14:46Lanzhou	20:03Gaotainan	5h17m
Z293	14:46Lanzhou	20:03Gaotainan	5h17m
Z135	15:12Lanzhou	20:26Gaotainan	5h14m
Z138	15:12Lanzhou	20:26Gaotainan	5h14m
K9661	21:52Lanzhou	05:35Gaotai	7h43m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Gaotai

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

Gaotai高台
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Gaotai South高台南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Gaotai (高台)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	14
Fastest journey	3 hours 23 minutes on D2757 (13:31 to 16:54)
First train	04:23 T61 from Lanzhou
Last train	21:52 K9661 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Gaotai, Gaotai South
Train types in snapshot	T, D, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Gaotai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 14 direct services between Lanzhou and Gaotai.

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.