Which stations serve Lanzhou and Hohhot?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Hohhot, Hohhot East serve Hohhot.

Lanzhou to Hohhot Train

兰州 → 呼和浩特

Lanzhou to Hohhot takes between 7 hours 6 minutes and 18 hours 23 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

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1187	09:13Lanzhou West	16:32Hohhot	7h19m
D1161	10:57Lanzhou West	18:58Hohhot East	8h01m
K196	12:17Lanzhou	06:20Hohhot East	18h03m
D1079	12:43Lanzhou West	19:49Hohhot	7h06m
K1518	16:10Lanzhou West	10:33Hohhot East	18h23m
K312	20:20Lanzhou	14:12Hohhot	17h52m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Hohhot

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

Hohhot呼和浩特
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2
Hohhot East呼和浩特东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Hohhot (呼和浩特)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	7 hours 6 minutes on D1079 (12:43 to 19:49)
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	Hohhot, Hohhot East
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 Hohhot train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h06m. 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 Hohhot.

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.