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 15 direct services, with the first train at 07:46 and the last at 21:18. 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 Taiyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
15 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D257407:46Lanzhou West14:19Taiyuan South6h33m
D282208:03Lanzhou West14:11Taiyuan South6h08m
D167208:08Lanzhou West14:54Taiyuan South6h46m
D167308:08Lanzhou West14:54Taiyuan South6h46m
D105008:18Lanzhou West15:02Taiyuan South6h44m
D256608:45Lanzhou West15:16Taiyuan South6h31m
K97811:28Lanzhou04:25Taiyuan16h57m
K97911:28Lanzhou04:25Taiyuan16h57m
D258413:18Lanzhou West20:55Taiyuan South7h37m
D258413:18Lanzhou West21:16Taiyuan7h58m
D256813:37Lanzhou West21:02Taiyuan South7h25m
T17615:04Lanzhou04:40Taiyuan13h36m
Z2216:29Lanzhou03:48Taiyuan11h19m
D257016:30Lanzhou West23:04Taiyuan South6h34m
Z5621:18Lanzhou08:56Taiyuan South11h38m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 Taiyuan

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

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Taiyuan (太原)
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Direct services15
Fastest journey6 hours 8 minutes on D2822 (08:03 to 14:11)
First train07:46 D2574 from Lanzhou West
Last train21:18 Z56 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetableTaiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshotD, K, T, Z
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 15 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.