Which stations serve Lanzhou and Qingdao?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao.

Lanzhou to Qingdao Train

兰州 → 青岛

Lanzhou to Qingdao takes between 3 hours 35 minutes and 13 hours 20 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 01:32 and the last at 10:43. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z271	01:32Lanzhou	05:07Qingdao North	3h35m
Z274	01:32Lanzhou	05:07Qingdao North	3h35m
D1672	08:08Lanzhou West	21:28Qingdao North	13h20m
D1673	08:08Lanzhou West	21:28Qingdao North	13h20m
G2093	10:13Lanzhou West	21:21Qingdao North	11h08m
G2096	10:13Lanzhou West	21:21Qingdao North	11h08m
G3168	10:43Lanzhou West	19:24Qingdao West	8h41m
G3169	10:43Lanzhou West	19:24Qingdao West	8h41m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Qingdao

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

Qingdao青岛
Other railway station in Qingdao
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Qingdao North青岛北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
Qingdao West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Qingdao (青岛)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	3 hours 35 minutes on Z271 (01:32 to 05:07)
First train	01:32 Z274 from Lanzhou
Last train	10:43 G3169 from Lanzhou West
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Qingdao North, Qingdao West
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Lanzhou and Qingdao.

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.