Lanzhou to Urumqi Train

兰州 → 乌鲁木齐

Lanzhou to Urumqi takes between 11 hours 1 minute and 18 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 34 direct services, with the first train at 04:48 and the last at 21:35. 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 Urumqi. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
34 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z50804:48Lanzhou20:08Urumqi15h20m
Z50904:48Lanzhou20:08Urumqi15h20m
D271109:06Lanzhou West20:15Urumqi11h09m
D57510:12Lanzhou West21:20Urumqi11h08m
D270310:25Lanzhou West22:01Urumqi11h36m
D271711:46Lanzhou West22:47Urumqi11h01m
Z37212:03Lanzhou06:16Urumqi18h13m
Z37312:03Lanzhou06:16Urumqi18h13m
Z59413:43Lanzhou06:28Urumqi16h45m
Z59513:43Lanzhou06:28Urumqi16h45m
Z36113:59Lanzhou07:22Urumqi South17h23m
Z36413:59Lanzhou07:22Urumqi South17h23m
T25714:08Lanzhou06:44Urumqi16h36m
Z36114:22Lanzhou West07:22Urumqi South17h
Z36414:22Lanzhou West07:22Urumqi South17h
Z3614:25Lanzhou06:54Urumqi16h29m
Z3714:25Lanzhou06:54Urumqi16h29m
T25714:26Lanzhou West06:44Urumqi16h18m
T19714:32Lanzhou07:05Urumqi16h33m
Z29214:46Lanzhou07:19Urumqi16h33m
Z29314:46Lanzhou07:19Urumqi16h33m
Z17915:04Lanzhou08:43Urumqi17h39m
Z13515:12Lanzhou07:43Urumqi16h31m
Z13815:12Lanzhou07:43Urumqi16h31m
Z10515:19Lanzhou08:01Urumqi16h42m
Z17915:20Lanzhou West08:43Urumqi17h23m
Z4015:59Lanzhou08:20Urumqi16h21m
Z4115:59Lanzhou08:20Urumqi16h21m
Z30416:06Lanzhou08:52Urumqi16h46m
Z30516:06Lanzhou08:52Urumqi16h46m
Z37920:45Lanzhou14:10Urumqi17h25m
Z5821:13Lanzhou15:51Urumqi18h38m
Z5921:13Lanzhou15:51Urumqi18h38m
Z6521:35Lanzhou15:16Urumqi17h41m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Urumqi

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

  • Urumqi乌鲁木齐
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)
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Direct services34
Fastest journey11 hours 1 minute on D2717 (11:46 to 22:47)
First train04:48 Z509 from Lanzhou
Last train21:35 Z65 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetableUrumqi, Urumqi South
Train types in snapshotZ, D, T
Reference faresFirst class from ¥882, Second class from ¥551, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥1029, Soft sleeper from ¥556, Hard sleeper from ¥353, Soft seat from ¥330, Hard seat from ¥206, No seat from ¥206. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Urumqi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h01m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 34 direct services between Lanzhou and Urumqi.

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.