Which stations serve Lanzhou and Lhasa?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Lhasa serve Lhasa.

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train

兰州 → 拉萨

Lanzhou to Lhasa takes between 22 hours 44 minutes and 23 hours 21 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 08:40 and the last at 16:36. 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 Lhasa. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z223	08:40Lanzhou	07:24Lhasa	22h44m
Z21	12:31Lanzhou	11:46Lhasa	23h15m
Z264	15:32Lanzhou	14:53Lhasa	23h21m
Z164	16:36Lanzhou	15:36Lhasa	23h

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Lhasa

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Lhasa. 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
Other railway station in Lanzhou
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
Other railway station in Lanzhou

Railway Stations in Lhasa

Lhasa拉萨
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Lhasa (拉萨)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	22 hours 44 minutes on Z223 (08:40 to 07:24)
First train	08:40 Z223 from Lanzhou
Last train	16:36 Z164 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Lhasa
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Lhasa train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 22h44m. 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 Lhasa.

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.