Which stations serve Lanzhou and Nanjing?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Lanzhou to Nanjing Train

兰州 → 南京

Lanzhou to Nanjing takes between 2 hours 44 minutes and 22 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 10:33 and the last at 23:49. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3175	10:33Lanzhou West	20:24Nanjing South	9h51m
Z375	11:49Lanzhou	10:23Nanjing	22h34m
D287	11:56Lanzhou	09:15Nanjing	21h19m
Z39	12:03Lanzhou	09:21Nanjing	21h18m
Z303	12:09Lanzhou West	09:40Nanjing	21h31m
Z166	12:31Lanzhou	08:57Nanjing	20h26m
D111	14:57Lanzhou West	13:06Nanjing	22h09m
D215	16:07Lanzhou	13:00Nanjing	20h53m
K2185	22:53Lanzhou	01:37Nanjing	2h44m
K4795	23:49Lanzhou	11:10Nanjing	11h21m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Nanjing

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

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	2 hours 44 minutes on K2185 (22:53 to 01:37)
First train	10:33 G3175 from Lanzhou West
Last train	23:49 K4795 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Lanzhou and Nanjing.

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.