Tianshui to Xining Train

天水 → 西宁

Tianshui to Xining takes between 2 hours 23 minutes and 8 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 41 direct services, with the first train at 01:35 and the last at 18:43. 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.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
41 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
T26901:35Tianshui08:34Xining6h59m
T26902:25Gangu08:34Xining6h09m
K17702:28Tianshui09:40Xining7h12m
K130903:14Tianshui11:00Xining7h46m
K38906:25Tianshui14:08Xining7h43m
D10107:24Tianshui13:49Xining6h25m
D10108:18Gangu13:49Xining5h31m
Z59408:43Tianshui15:46Xining7h03m
Z36109:17Tianshui17:05Xining7h48m
T19709:30Tianshui16:36Xining7h06m
Z59409:33Gangu15:46Xining6h13m
Z3709:38Tianshui16:11Xining6h33m
Z59410:03Wushan15:46Xining5h43m
Z29210:06Tianshui16:42Xining6h36m
Z36110:06Gangu17:05Xining6h59m
K218610:18Tianshui18:20Xining8h02m
Z27210:26Tianshui17:24Xining6h58m
T19710:31Gangu16:36Xining6h05m
Z36110:33Wushan17:05Xining6h32m
Z17910:35Tianshui17:48Xining7h13m
Z13510:43Tianshui17:19Xining6h36m
Z3710:48Wushan16:11Xining5h23m
Z10510:56Tianshui17:26Xining6h30m
Z29210:58Gangu16:42Xining5h44m
K218611:17Gangu18:20Xining7h03m
Z17911:27Gangu17:48Xining6h21m
Z37611:35Tianshui19:30Xining7h55m
Z13511:35Gangu17:19Xining5h44m
Z10511:46Gangu17:26Xining5h40m
Z4011:47Tianshui17:35Xining5h48m
Z30412:04Tianshui18:04Xining6h
Z23012:42Tianshui19:46Xining7h04m
D258314:22Tianshuinan17:01Xining2h39m
D256915:17Tianshuinan17:53Xining2h36m
Z25916:24Tianshui23:26Xining7h02m
G317616:30Tianshuinan18:53Xining2h23m
Z6517:07Tianshui23:53Xining6h46m
Z25917:15Gangu23:26Xining6h11m
Z6517:56Gangu23:53Xining5h57m
G85218:05Tianshuinan20:32Xining2h27m
G67118:43Tianshuinan21:14Xining2h31m

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

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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
  • Wushan武山
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui South天水南
    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)
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Direct services41
Fastest journey2 hours 23 minutes on G3176 (16:30 to 18:53)
First train01:35 T269 from Tianshui
Last train18:43 G671 from Tianshuinan
Departure stations on timetableTianshui, Gangu, Wushan, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotT, K, D, Z, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 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 2h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 41 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.