Lanzhou to Nanjing Train

兰州 → 南京

Lanzhou to Nanjing takes between 2 hours 37 minutes and 22 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 28 direct services, with the first train at 08:29 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 Nanjing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
28 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G316308:29Lanzhou West18:05Nanjing South9h36m
G316608:29Lanzhou West18:05Nanjing South9h36m
G317510:33Lanzhou West20:24Nanjing South9h51m
G317810:33Lanzhou West20:24Nanjing South9h51m
G196910:48Lanzhou West20:03Nanjing South9h15m
G197210:48Lanzhou West20:03Nanjing South9h15m
Z37511:49Lanzhou10:23Nanjing22h34m
Z37811:49Lanzhou10:23Nanjing22h34m
D28711:56Lanzhou09:15Nanjing21h19m
D29011:56Lanzhou09:15Nanjing21h19m
Z3912:03Lanzhou09:21Nanjing21h18m
Z4212:03Lanzhou09:21Nanjing21h18m
Z30312:09Lanzhou West09:40Nanjing21h31m
Z30612:09Lanzhou West09:40Nanjing21h31m
Z16312:31Lanzhou08:57Nanjing20h26m
Z16612:31Lanzhou08:57Nanjing20h26m
Z30312:50Lanzhou09:40Nanjing20h50m
Z30612:50Lanzhou09:40Nanjing20h50m
G46312:56Lanzhou West21:37Nanjing South8h41m
G46612:56Lanzhou West21:37Nanjing South8h41m
D11114:57Lanzhou West13:06Nanjing22h09m
D11414:57Lanzhou West13:06Nanjing22h09m
D11115:22Lanzhou13:06Nanjing21h44m
D11415:22Lanzhou13:06Nanjing21h44m
D21516:07Lanzhou13:00Nanjing20h53m
D21816:07Lanzhou13:00Nanjing20h53m
K218523:00Lanzhou01:37Nanjing2h37m
K218823:00Lanzhou01:37Nanjing2h37m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
  • Nanjing South南京南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Nanjing (南京)
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Direct services28
Fastest journey2 hours 37 minutes on K2185 (23:00 to 01:37)
First train08:29 G3166 from Lanzhou West
Last train23:00 K2188 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing South, Nanjing
Train types in snapshotG, Z, D, K
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 2h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 28 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.