Which stations serve Lanzhou and Taiyuan?

Lanzhou West, Lanzhou, Zhongchuan Airport East serve Lanzhou; Taiyuan South, Taiyuan serve Taiyuan.

Lanzhou to Taiyuan Train

兰州 → 太原

Lanzhou to Taiyuan takes between 6 hours 8 minutes and 16 hours 57 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 08:03 and the last at 21:18. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2822	08:03Lanzhou West	14:11Taiyuan South	6h08m
K978	11:28Lanzhou	04:25Taiyuan	16h57m
D2568	12:51Zhongchuan Airport East	21:02Taiyuan South	8h11m
D2584	13:18Lanzhou West	20:55Taiyuan South	7h37m
D2568	13:37Lanzhou West	21:02Taiyuan South	7h25m
T176	15:04Lanzhou	04:40Taiyuan	13h36m
Z22	16:29Lanzhou	03:48Taiyuan	11h19m
D2570	16:30Lanzhou West	23:04Taiyuan South	6h34m
Z56	21:18Lanzhou	08:56Taiyuan South	11h38m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Taiyuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

Lanzhou West兰州西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhou兰州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2
Zhongchuan Airport East中川机场东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	6 hours 8 minutes on D2822 (08:03 to 14:11)
First train	08:03 D2822 from Lanzhou West
Last train	21:18 Z56 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou, Zhongchuan Airport East
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	D, K, T, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h08m. 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 Taiyuan.

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.