Which stations serve Lanzhou and Urumqi?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Urumqi, Urumqi South serve Urumqi.

Lanzhou to Urumqi Train

兰州 → 乌鲁木齐

Lanzhou to Urumqi takes between 1 hour 2 minutes and 18 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 17 direct services, with the first train at 04:48 and the last at 21:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

17 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z508	04:48Lanzhou	20:08Urumqi	15h20m
Z594	13:43Lanzhou	06:28Urumqi	16h45m
Z361	13:59Lanzhou	07:22Urumqi South	17h23m
T257	14:08Lanzhou	06:44Urumqi	16h36m
Z37	14:25Lanzhou	06:54Urumqi	16h29m
T197	14:32Lanzhou	07:05Urumqi	16h33m
Z292	14:46Lanzhou	07:19Urumqi	16h33m
Z179	15:04Lanzhou	08:43Urumqi	17h39m
Z135	15:12Lanzhou	07:43Urumqi	16h31m
Z105	15:19Lanzhou	08:01Urumqi	16h42m
Z40	15:59Lanzhou	08:20Urumqi	16h21m
Z304	16:06Lanzhou	08:52Urumqi	16h46m
K4916	19:38Lanzhou	20:40Urumqi	1h02m
Z379	20:45Lanzhou	14:10Urumqi	17h25m
Z58	21:13Lanzhou	15:51Urumqi	18h38m
Z65	21:35Lanzhou	15:16Urumqi	17h41m
Z381	21:45Lanzhou	14:17Urumqi	16h32m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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
Other railway station in Lanzhou
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

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	17
Fastest journey	1 hour 2 minutes on K4916 (19:38 to 20:40)
First train	04:48 Z508 from Lanzhou
Last train	21:45 Z381 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Urumqi, Urumqi South
Train types in snapshot	Z, T, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 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 1h02m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 17 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.