Tianshui to Xining Train

天水 → 西宁

Tianshui to Xining takes between 2 hours 14 minutes and 8 hours 3 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 84 direct services, with the first train at 01:36 and the last at 18:55. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

Plan a complete rail itinerary with stops, transfers and stations on this interactive route map.Open Full Railway Map →

Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
84 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 84 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
T26901:36Tianshui08:34Xining6h58m
T26902:21Gangu08:34Xining6h13m
K17702:30Tianshui09:40Xining7h10m
K130903:15Tianshui11:00Xining7h45m
K131203:15Tianshui11:00Xining7h45m
K38906:25Tianshui14:08Xining7h43m
K39206:25Tianshui14:08Xining7h43m
D10107:24Tianshui13:49Xining6h25m
D10108:18Gangu13:49Xining5h31m
Z59408:43Tianshui15:46Xining7h03m
Z59508:43Tianshui15:46Xining7h03m
D264908:53Tianshuinan11:41Xining2h48m
D264909:11Qinan11:41Xining2h30m
Z36109:17Tianshui17:05Xining7h48m
Z36409:17Tianshui17:05Xining7h48m
T19709:30Tianshui16:36Xining7h06m
Z59409:32Gangu15:46Xining6h14m
Z59509:32Gangu15:46Xining6h14m
Z3609:38Tianshui16:11Xining6h33m
Z3709:38Tianshui16:11Xining6h33m
D267109:42Qinan12:11Xining2h29m
D265109:53Tianshuinan12:35Xining2h42m
Z36110:02Gangu17:05Xining7h03m
Z36410:02Gangu17:05Xining7h03m
Z29210:06Tianshui16:42Xining6h36m
Z29310:06Tianshui16:42Xining6h36m
D265110:10Qinan12:35Xining2h25m
K218610:17Tianshui18:20Xining8h03m
K218710:17Tianshui18:20Xining8h03m
D271710:18Tianshuinan12:42Xining2h24m
Z27210:25Tianshui17:24Xining6h59m
Z27310:25Tianshui17:24Xining6h59m
T19710:27Gangu16:36Xining6h09m
D268510:30Tianshuinan12:49Xining2h19m
Z17910:37Tianshui17:48Xining7h11m
Z13510:45Tianshui17:19Xining6h34m
Z13810:45Tianshui17:19Xining6h34m
Z29210:54Gangu16:42Xining5h48m
Z29310:54Gangu16:42Xining5h48m
Z10510:58Tianshui17:26Xining6h28m
D272110:59Tianshuinan13:30Xining2h31m
K218611:14Gangu18:20Xining7h06m
K218711:14Gangu18:20Xining7h06m
D272111:16Qinan13:30Xining2h14m
Z17911:24Gangu17:48Xining6h24m
D272311:30Tianshuinan14:10Xining2h40m
Z37611:35Tianshui19:30Xining7h55m
Z37711:35Tianshui19:30Xining7h55m
Z13511:35Gangu17:19Xining5h44m
Z13811:35Gangu17:19Xining5h44m
Z10511:45Gangu17:26Xining5h41m
Z4011:52Tianshui17:35Xining5h43m
Z4111:52Tianshui17:35Xining5h43m
D272511:59Tianshuinan14:32Xining2h33m
D273712:06Tianshuinan14:51Xining2h45m
D274012:06Tianshuinan14:51Xining2h45m
Z30412:08Tianshui18:04Xining5h56m
Z30512:08Tianshui18:04Xining5h56m
D273712:23Qinan14:51Xining2h28m
D274012:23Qinan14:51Xining2h28m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

Trip.comhttps://www.trip.com/trains/china/Official 12306https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html

Railway Stations in Tianshui and Xining

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

Railway Stations in Tianshui

  • Tianshui天水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Gangu甘谷
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui South天水南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qin'an秦安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteTianshui (天水) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services84
Fastest journey2 hours 14 minutes on D2721 (11:16 to 13:30)
First train01:36 T269 from Tianshui
Last train18:55 D2697 from Tianshuinan
Departure stations on timetableTianshui, Gangu, Tianshui South, Qin'an
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotT, K, D, Z, G
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianshui to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h14m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 84 direct services between Tianshui and Xining.

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.