Lanzhou to Shanghai Train

兰州 → 上海

Lanzhou to Shanghai takes between 4 minutes and 23 hours 43 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 32 direct services, with the first train at 07:17 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 Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
32 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G325507:17Lanzhou West19:02Shanghai South11h45m
G325807:17Lanzhou West19:02Shanghai South11h45m
G197707:58Lanzhou West20:07Shanghaihongqiao12h09m
G198007:58Lanzhou West20:07Shanghaihongqiao12h09m
G316308:29Lanzhou West20:15Shanghaihongqiao11h46m
G316608:29Lanzhou West20:15Shanghaihongqiao11h46m
G317510:33Lanzhou West22:26Shanghaihongqiao11h53m
G317810:33Lanzhou West22:26Shanghaihongqiao11h53m
G196910:48Lanzhou West22:01Shanghaihongqiao11h13m
G197210:48Lanzhou West22:01Shanghaihongqiao11h13m
Z37511:49Lanzhou13:29Shanghai1h40m
Z37811:49Lanzhou13:29Shanghai1h40m
D28711:56Lanzhou12:09Shanghai13m
D29011:56Lanzhou12:09Shanghai13m
Z3912:03Lanzhou12:15Shanghai12m
Z4212:03Lanzhou12:15Shanghai12m
Z30312:09Lanzhou West12:54Shanghai45m
Z30612:09Lanzhou West12:54Shanghai45m
Z16312:31Lanzhou12:03Shanghai23h32m
Z16612:31Lanzhou12:03Shanghai23h32m
Z30312:50Lanzhou12:54Shanghai4m
Z30612:50Lanzhou12:54Shanghai4m
G46312:56Lanzhou West23:02Shanghaihongqiao10h06m
G46612:56Lanzhou West23:02Shanghaihongqiao10h06m
D11114:57Lanzhou West16:23Shanghaisongjiang1h26m
D11414:57Lanzhou West16:23Shanghaisongjiang1h26m
D11115:22Lanzhou16:23Shanghaisongjiang1h01m
D11415:22Lanzhou16:23Shanghaisongjiang1h01m
D21516:07Lanzhou15:50Shanghai23h43m
D21816:07Lanzhou15:50Shanghai23h43m
K218523:00Lanzhou05:33Shanghai6h33m
K218823:00Lanzhou05:33Shanghai6h33m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    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

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services32
Fastest journey4 minutes on Z303 (12:50 to 12:54)
First train07:17 G3258 from Lanzhou West
Last train23:00 K2188 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
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 Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 32 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.