Which stations serve Lanzhou and Guangzhou?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou.

Lanzhou to Guangzhou Train

兰州 → 广州

Lanzhou to Guangzhou takes between 6 hours 26 minutes and 14 hours 1 minute by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 16 direct services, with the first train at 09:35 and the last at 21:39. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

16 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G403	09:35Lanzhou West	19:30Guangzhou South	9h55m
G406	09:35Lanzhou West	19:30Guangzhou South	9h55m
G845	09:58Lanzhou West	22:18Guangzhou South	12h20m
G848	09:58Lanzhou West	22:18Guangzhou South	12h20m
Z229	10:39Lanzhou West	17:39Guangzhou North	7h
Z232	10:39Lanzhou West	17:39Guangzhou North	7h
Z229	11:13Lanzhou	17:39Guangzhou North	6h26m
Z232	11:13Lanzhou	17:39Guangzhou North	6h26m
Z136	12:16Lanzhou West	21:12Guangzhoubaiyun	8h56m
Z137	12:16Lanzhou West	21:12Guangzhoubaiyun	8h56m
Z136	12:57Lanzhou	21:12Guangzhoubaiyun	8h15m
Z137	12:57Lanzhou	21:12Guangzhoubaiyun	8h15m
Z263	13:43Lanzhou	20:13Guangzhoubaiyun	6h30m
Z266	13:43Lanzhou	20:13Guangzhoubaiyun	6h30m
K225	21:39Lanzhou	11:40Guangzhoubaiyun	14h01m
K228	21:39Lanzhou	11:40Guangzhoubaiyun	14h01m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Guangzhou

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

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	16
Fastest journey	6 hours 26 minutes on Z229 (11:13 to 17:39)
First train	09:35 G406 from Lanzhou West
Last train	21:39 K228 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou North, Guangzhou Baiyun
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 16 direct services between Lanzhou and Guangzhou.

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.