Which stations serve Lanzhou and Xuchang?

Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou; Xuchang, Xuchangbei, Xuchangdong serve Xuchang.

Lanzhou to Xuchang Train

兰州 → 许昌

Lanzhou to Xuchang takes between 6 hours 5 minutes and 18 hours 44 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 10:57 and the last at 21:39. 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 Xuchang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G851	10:57Lanzhou West	17:02Xuchangdong	6h05m
Z291	14:20Lanzhou	06:22Xuchang	16h02m
K225	21:39Lanzhou	16:23Xuchang	18h44m

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

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Xuchang

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

Xuchang许昌
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xuchang North许昌北
Other railway station in Xuchang
Xuchang East许昌东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Lanzhou (兰州) to Xuchang (许昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	6 hours 5 minutes on G851 (10:57 to 17:02)
First train	10:57 G851 from Lanzhou West
Last train	21:39 K225 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Xuchang East, Xuchang
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Xuchang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h05m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Lanzhou and Xuchang.

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.