Which stations serve Taiyuan and Lanzhou?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Zhongchuan Airport East serve Lanzhou.

Taiyuan to Lanzhou Train

太原 → 兰州

Taiyuan to Lanzhou takes between 5 hours 53 minutes and 17 hours by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 00:20 and the last at 23:31. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z21	00:20Taiyuan	12:19Lanzhou	11h59m
D2583	08:59Taiyuan South	15:44Lanzhou West	6h45m
D2567	09:23Taiyuan	16:43Lanzhou West	7h20m
D2569	09:23Taiyuan South	16:33Lanzhou West	7h10m
D2567	09:23Taiyuan	17:30Zhongchuan Airport East	8h07m
D1671	13:01Taiyuan South	20:01Lanzhou West	7h
D2565	14:09Taiyuan South	20:38Lanzhou West	6h29m
D1049	14:30Taiyuan South	21:34Lanzhou West	7h04m
D2821	14:40Taiyuan South	20:33Lanzhou West	5h53m
D2573	14:56Taiyuan South	22:14Lanzhou West	7h18m
T175	18:38Taiyuan	07:29Lanzhou	12h51m
Z55	20:08Taiyuan	07:43Lanzhou	11h35m
K977	23:31Taiyuan	16:31Lanzhou	17h

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

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
Zhongchuan Airport East中川机场东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	5 hours 53 minutes on D2821 (14:40 to 20:33)
First train	00:20 Z21 from Taiyuan
Last train	23:31 K977 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Zhongchuan Airport East
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, T, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h53m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Taiyuan 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.