Which stations serve Qingdao and Lanzhou?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Lanzhou West, Lanzhou serve Lanzhou.

Qingdao to Lanzhou Train

青岛 → 兰州

Qingdao to Lanzhou takes between 8 hours 53 minutes and 23 hours 42 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 06:24 and the last at 14:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1671	06:24Qingdao	20:01Lanzhou West	13h37m
G2094	10:19Qingdao North	22:35Lanzhou West	12h16m
G2094	10:54Qingdao Airport	22:35Lanzhou West	11h41m
G2684	11:55Qingdao West	22:21Lanzhou West	10h26m
G3167	12:18Qingdao West	21:11Lanzhou West	8h53m
Z272	14:42Qingdao North	14:24Lanzhou	23h42m

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

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Qingdao North青岛北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
Qingdao Airport青岛机场
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qingdao West青岛西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

Lanzhou West兰州西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Lanzhou兰州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	8 hours 53 minutes on G3167 (12:18 to 21:11)
First train	06:24 D1671 from Qingdao
Last train	14:42 Z272 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao Airport, Qingdao West
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshot	D, G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h53m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Qingdao 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.