Which stations serve Lanzhou and Shenyang?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Shenyang, Shenyang North, Shenyang South serve Shenyang.

Lanzhou to Shenyang Train

兰州 → 沈阳

Lanzhou to Shenyang takes between 11 hours 7 minutes and 14 hours 20 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 11:28 and the last at 16:10. 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 Shenyang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	11:28Lanzhou	22:35Shenyang North	11h07m
K1518	16:10Lanzhou West	06:30Shenyang	14h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Shenyang

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

Shenyang沈阳
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Shenyang North沈阳北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4
Shenyang South沈阳南
Other railway station in Shenyang
Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Shenyang (沈阳)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	11 hours 7 minutes on K978 (11:28 to 22:35)
First train	11:28 K978 from Lanzhou
Last train	16:10 K1518 from Lanzhou West
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Shenyang North, Shenyang
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Shenyang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h07m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Lanzhou and Shenyang.

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.