Nanjing to Tianshui Train

南京 → 天水

Nanjing to Tianshui takes between 6 hours 57 minutes and 22 hours 14 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 28 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 20:48. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
28 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197007:38Nanjing South15:02Tianshuinan7h24m
G197107:38Nanjing South15:02Tianshuinan7h24m
G317607:57Nanjing South16:25Tianshuinan8h28m
G317707:57Nanjing South16:25Tianshuinan8h28m
G46408:12Nanjing South15:09Tianshuinan6h57m
G46508:12Nanjing South15:09Tianshuinan6h57m
G316411:21Nanjing South19:42Tianshuinan8h21m
G316511:21Nanjing South19:42Tianshuinan8h21m
K218612:47Nanjing10:11Tianshui21h24m
K218712:47Nanjing10:11Tianshui21h24m
K218612:47Nanjing11:01Gangu22h14m
K218712:47Nanjing11:01Gangu22h14m
D11215:29Nanjing06:39Tianshui15h10m
D11315:29Nanjing06:39Tianshui15h10m
D28816:52Nanjing08:15Tianshui15h23m
D28916:52Nanjing08:15Tianshui15h23m
D28816:52Nanjing09:04Gangu16h12m
D28916:52Nanjing09:04Gangu16h12m
Z37618:56Nanjing11:28Tianshui16h32m
Z37718:56Nanjing11:28Tianshui16h32m
D21619:47Nanjing11:21Tianshui15h34m
D21719:47Nanjing11:21Tianshui15h34m
D21619:47Nanjing12:07Gangu16h20m
D21719:47Nanjing12:07Gangu16h20m
Z4019:53Nanjing11:40Tianshui15h47m
Z4119:53Nanjing11:40Tianshui15h47m
Z30420:48Nanjing11:58Tianshui15h10m
Z30520:48Nanjing11:58Tianshui15h10m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Tianshui

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Tianshui

  • Tianshui South天水南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui天水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Gangu甘谷
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteNanjing (南京) to Tianshui (天水)
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Direct services28
Fastest journey6 hours 57 minutes on G464 (08:12 to 15:09)
First train07:38 G1971 from Nanjing South
Last train20:48 Z305 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetableNanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetableTianshui South, Tianshui, Gangu
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Tianshui train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h57m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 28 direct services between Nanjing and Tianshui.

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.