Which stations serve Lanzhou and Shanshan?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Shanshanbei serve Shanshan.

Lanzhou to Shanshan Train

兰州 → 鄯善

Lanzhou to Shanshanbei takes between 13 hours 52 minutes and 18 hours 52 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 04:23 and the last at 21:35. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
T60	04:23Lanzhou	23:15Shanshanbei	18h52m
T269	06:03Lanzhou	22:46Shanshanbei	16h43m
Z361	13:59Lanzhou	05:11Shanshanbei	15h12m
Z179	15:04Lanzhou	06:03Shanshanbei	14h59m
Z135	15:12Lanzhou	05:23Shanshanbei	14h11m
Z105	15:19Lanzhou	05:35Shanshanbei	14h16m
Z40	15:59Lanzhou	05:51Shanshanbei	13h52m
Z304	16:06Lanzhou	06:15Shanshanbei	14h09m
Z379	20:45Lanzhou	11:54Shanshanbei	15h09m
Z65	21:35Lanzhou	12:54Shanshanbei	15h19m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Shanshan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Shanshan. 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
Other railway station in Lanzhou
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
Other railway station in Lanzhou

Railway Stations in Shanshan

Shanshan North鄯善北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Shanshan (鄯善)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	13 hours 52 minutes on Z40 (15:59 to 05:51)
First train	04:23 T60 from Lanzhou
Last train	21:35 Z65 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanshan North
Train types in snapshot	T, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Shanshan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 13h52m. 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 Shanshan.

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.