Which stations serve Lanzhou and Shanghai?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Lanzhou to Shanghai Train

兰州 → 上海

Lanzhou to Shanghai takes between 12 minutes and 23 hours 43 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 10:33 and the last at 22:53. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3175	10:33Lanzhou West	22:26Shanghaihongqiao	11h53m
Z375	11:49Lanzhou	13:26Shanghai	1h37m
D287	11:56Lanzhou	12:09Shanghai	13m
Z39	12:03Lanzhou	12:15Shanghai	12m
Z303	12:09Lanzhou West	12:54Shanghai	45m
Z166	12:31Lanzhou	12:03Shanghai	23h32m
D111	14:57Lanzhou West	16:23Shanghaisongjiang	1h26m
D215	16:07Lanzhou	15:50Shanghai	23h43m
K2185	22:53Lanzhou	05:33Shanghai	6h40m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Shanghai

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

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	12 minutes on Z39 (12:03 to 12:15)
First train	10:33 G3175 from Lanzhou West
Last train	22:53 K2185 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
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 Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 12m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Lanzhou and Shanghai.

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.