Which stations serve Lanzhou and Tianjin?

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

Lanzhou to Tianjin Train

兰州 → 天津

Lanzhou to Tianjin takes about 1 hour 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 1 direct services, with the first train at 11:28 and the last at 11:28. 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 Tianjin. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

1 direct service

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	11:28Lanzhou	13:05Tianjin	1h37m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Tianjin

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

Tianjin天津
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3Metro Line 9
Tianjin North天津北
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3Metro Line 6
Tianjin South天津南
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3
Tianjin West天津西
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Tianjin (天津)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	1
Fastest journey	1 hour 37 minutes on K978 (11:28 to 13:05)
First train	11:28 K978 from Lanzhou
Last train	11:28 K978 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Tianjin
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Tianjin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 1 direct services between Lanzhou and Tianjin.

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.