Lanzhou to Kaifeng Train

兰州 → 开封

Lanzhou to Kaifeng takes between 5 hours 49 minutes and 19 hours 32 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 26 direct services, with the first train at 01:32 and the last at 23:00. 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 Kaifeng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
26 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z27101:32Lanzhou17:47Kaifeng16h15m
Z27401:32Lanzhou17:47Kaifeng16h15m
G197707:58Lanzhou West14:00Lankaonan6h02m
G198007:58Lanzhou West14:00Lankaonan6h02m
G317510:33Lanzhou West16:28Lankaonan5h55m
G317810:33Lanzhou West16:28Lankaonan5h55m
G316810:43Lanzhou West16:32Lankaonan5h49m
G316910:43Lanzhou West16:32Lankaonan5h49m
G196910:48Lanzhou West16:42Kaifengbei5h54m
G197210:48Lanzhou West16:42Kaifengbei5h54m
Z37511:49Lanzhou03:29Kaifeng15h40m
Z37811:49Lanzhou03:29Kaifeng15h40m
K13213:50Lanzhou07:41Kaifeng17h51m
K13313:50Lanzhou07:41Kaifeng17h51m
K13213:50Lanzhou08:14Lankao18h24m
K13313:50Lanzhou08:14Lankao18h24m
D11114:57Lanzhou West07:14Kaifeng16h17m
D11414:57Lanzhou West07:14Kaifeng16h17m
D11115:22Lanzhou07:14Kaifeng15h52m
D11415:22Lanzhou07:14Kaifeng15h52m
D21516:07Lanzhou07:27Kaifeng15h20m
D21816:07Lanzhou07:27Kaifeng15h20m
K218523:00Lanzhou17:59Kaifeng18h59m
K218823:00Lanzhou17:59Kaifeng18h59m
K218523:00Lanzhou18:32Lankao19h32m
K218823:00Lanzhou18:32Lankao19h32m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Kaifeng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Kaifeng. 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

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

  • Kaifeng开封
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lankao South兰考南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Kaifeng North开封北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lankao兰考
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Kaifeng (开封)
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Direct services26
Fastest journey5 hours 49 minutes on G3168 (10:43 to 16:32)
First train01:32 Z274 from Lanzhou
Last train23:00 K2188 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetableKaifeng, Lankao South, Kaifeng North, Lankao
Train types in snapshotZ, G, K, D
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Kaifeng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h49m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 26 direct services between Lanzhou and Kaifeng.

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.