Which stations serve Lhasa and Lanzhou?

Lhasa serve Lhasa; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Lhasa to Lanzhou Train

拉萨 → 兰州

Lhasa to Lanzhou takes between 16 minutes and 42 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 11:50 and the last at 18:50. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Lhasa and Lanzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z166	11:50Lhasa	12:06Lanzhou	16m
Z266	12:35Lhasa	13:17Lanzhou	42m
Z22	15:50Lhasa	16:11Lanzhou	21m
Z224	18:50Lhasa	19:29Lanzhou	39m

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

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Railway Stations in Lhasa and Lanzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lhasa and Lanzhou. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Lhasa

Lhasa拉萨
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

At a Glance

Route	Lhasa (拉萨) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	16 minutes on Z166 (11:50 to 12:06)
First train	11:50 Z166 from Lhasa
Last train	18:50 Z224 from Lhasa
Departure stations on timetable	Lhasa
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lhasa to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 16m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Lhasa and Lanzhou.

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.