Which stations serve Taiyuan and Lanzhou?

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

Taiyuan to Lanzhou Train

太原 → 兰州

Taiyuan to Lanzhou takes between 7 hours and 17 hours by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 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

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

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z21	00:20Taiyuan	12:19Lanzhou	11h59m
D1671	13:01Taiyuan South	20:01Lanzhou West	7h
D1674	13:01Taiyuan South	20:01Lanzhou West	7h
D1049	14:30Taiyuan South	21:34Lanzhou West	7h04m
T175	18:38Taiyuan	07:29Lanzhou	12h51m
T175	18:38Taiyuan	08:03Lanzhou West	13h25m
Z55	20:08Taiyuan	07:43Lanzhou	11h35m
K977	23:31Taiyuan	16:31Lanzhou	17h
K980	23:31Taiyuan	16:31Lanzhou	17h

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
Other railway station in Lanzhou

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	9
Fastest journey	7 hours on D1671 (13:01 to 20:01)
First train	00:20 Z21 from Taiyuan
Last train	23:31 K980 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, T, K
Reference fares	First class from ¥587, Second class from ¥367, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥662.50, Soft sleeper from ¥360.50, Hard sleeper from ¥232.50, Hard seat from ¥135.50, No seat from ¥135.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 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 7h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 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.