Which stations serve Nanjing and Lankao?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Lankao, Lankaonan serve Lankao.

Nanjing to Lankao Train

南京 → 兰考

Nanjing to Lankao takes between 2 hours 27 minutes and 10 hours 26 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 20:29. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1970	07:38Nanjing South	10:24Lankaonan	2h46m
G1802	07:42Nanjing South	10:49Lankaonan	3h07m
G1476	11:33Nanjing South	14:16Lankaonan	2h43m
K2186	12:47Nanjing	19:48Lankao	7h01m
K1147	13:05Nanjing	20:23Lankao	7h18m
K360	13:14Nanjing	21:08Lankao	7h54m
G3152	13:21Nanjing South	17:38Lankaonan	4h17m
G1818	16:13Nanjing South	18:40Lankaonan	2h27m
K4796	20:29Nanjing	06:55Lankao	10h26m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Lankao

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

Railway Stations in Lankao

Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Lankao (兰考)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	2 hours 27 minutes on G1818 (16:13 to 18:40)
First train	07:38 G1970 from Nanjing South
Last train	20:29 K4796 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Lankao South, Lankao
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Lankao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Nanjing and Lankao.

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.