Which stations serve Nanjing and Lanzhou?

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

Nanjing to Lanzhou Train

南京 → 兰州

Nanjing to Lanzhou takes between 1 hour 44 minutes and 21 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 14 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 21:19. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

14 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1970	07:38Nanjing South	16:20Lanzhou West	8h42m
G3176	07:57Nanjing South	17:49Lanzhou West	9h52m
G464	08:12Nanjing South	16:25Lanzhou West	8h13m
G3164	11:21Nanjing South	21:06Lanzhou West	9h45m
K2186	12:47Nanjing	14:31Lanzhou	1h44m
D112	15:29Nanjing	10:29Lanzhou	19h
K4916	16:23Nanjing	19:13Lanzhou	2h50m
D288	16:52Nanjing	12:11Lanzhou	19h19m
Z376	18:56Nanjing	15:58Lanzhou	21h02m
D216	19:47Nanjing	15:12Lanzhou	19h25m
Z40	19:53Nanjing	15:34Lanzhou	19h41m
K4796	20:29Nanjing	01:13Lanzhou	4h44m
Z304	20:48Nanjing	15:44Lanzhou	18h56m
Z164	21:19Nanjing	16:16Lanzhou	18h57m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Lanzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nanjing and Lanzhou. 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 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

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	14
Fastest journey	1 hour 44 minutes on K2186 (12:47 to 14:31)
First train	07:38 G1970 from Nanjing South
Last train	21:19 Z164 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 14 direct services between Nanjing 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.