Which stations serve Lanzhou and Nanchong?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West serve Lanzhou; Nanchongbei, Langzhong, Nanbu serve Nanchong.

Lanzhou to Nanchong Train

兰州 → 南充

Lanzhou to Nanchong takes between 5 hours 21 minutes and 8 hours 57 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 06:43 and the last at 23:56. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z380	06:43Lanzhou	15:01Nanchongbei	8h18m
Z380	06:43Lanzhou	14:02Langzhong	7h19m
Z380	06:43Lanzhou	14:19Nanbu	7h36m
D186	10:32Lanzhou West	16:05Langzhong	5h33m
D186	10:32Lanzhou West	16:19Nanbu	5h47m
D156	12:45Lanzhou West	18:47Nanchongbei	6h02m
D156	12:45Lanzhou West	18:06Langzhong	5h21m
Z224	19:52Lanzhou	03:36Nanchongbei	7h44m
K4430	23:14Lanzhou	08:11Nanchongbei	8h57m
K985	23:56Lanzhou	07:44Nanchongbei	7h48m
K985	23:56Lanzhou	06:40Langzhong	6h44m
K985	23:56Lanzhou	07:01Nanbu	7h05m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Nanchong

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

Nanchong North南充北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Langzhong阆中
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanbu南部
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Nanchong (南充)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	5 hours 21 minutes on D156 (12:45 to 18:06)
First train	06:43 Z380 from Lanzhou
Last train	23:56 K985 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanchong North, Langzhong, Nanbu
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Nanchong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h21m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Lanzhou and Nanchong.

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.