Urumqi to Lanzhou Train

乌鲁木齐 → 兰州

Urumqi to Lanzhou takes between 10 hours 33 minutes and 19 hours 25 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 41 direct services, with the first train at 07:00 and the last at 23:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
41 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z6607:00Urumqi22:06Lanzhou West15h06m
Z6607:00Urumqi22:21Lanzhou15h21m
Z50707:55Urumqi00:14Lanzhou16h19m
Z51007:55Urumqi00:14Lanzhou16h19m
D270808:15Urumqi18:48Lanzhou West10h33m
D271808:45Urumqi20:18Lanzhou West11h33m
D57610:05Urumqi20:47Lanzhou West10h42m
D270611:15Urumqi22:28Lanzhou West11h13m
D271211:20Urumqi22:48Lanzhou West11h28m
T25811:28Urumqi06:38Lanzhou West19h10m
T25811:28Urumqi06:53Lanzhou19h25m
Z5711:36Urumqi06:02Lanzhou18h26m
Z6011:36Urumqi06:02Lanzhou18h26m
Z38013:12Urumqi06:18Lanzhou17h06m
Z3513:24Urumqi07:51Lanzhou West18h27m
Z3513:24Urumqi08:09Lanzhou18h45m
Z3813:24Urumqi07:51Lanzhou West18h27m
Z3813:24Urumqi08:09Lanzhou18h45m
Z37118:27Urumqi11:48Lanzhou17h21m
Z37418:27Urumqi11:48Lanzhou17h21m
Z3919:35Urumqi11:41Lanzhou16h06m
Z4219:35Urumqi11:41Lanzhou16h06m
Z38219:42Urumqi13:04Lanzhou17h22m
Z10620:03Urumqi11:59Lanzhou15h56m
Z30320:09Urumqi12:02Lanzhou West15h53m
Z30320:09Urumqi12:21Lanzhou16h12m
Z30620:09Urumqi12:02Lanzhou West15h53m
Z30620:09Urumqi12:21Lanzhou16h12m
Z13620:33Urumqi12:09Lanzhou West15h36m
Z13620:33Urumqi12:28Lanzhou15h55m
Z13720:33Urumqi12:09Lanzhou West15h36m
Z13720:33Urumqi12:28Lanzhou15h55m
Z29121:07Urumqi13:50Lanzhou16h43m
Z29421:07Urumqi13:50Lanzhou16h43m
Z18021:14Urumqi14:09Lanzhou West16h55m
Z18021:14Urumqi14:30Lanzhou17h16m
T19821:31Urumqi15:37Lanzhou18h06m
Z36222:34Urumqi South15:22Lanzhou16h48m
Z36322:34Urumqi South15:22Lanzhou16h48m
Z59323:00Urumqi15:48Lanzhou16h48m
Z59623:00Urumqi15:48Lanzhou16h48m

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

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Railway Stations in Urumqi and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Urumqi

  • Urumqi乌鲁木齐
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

RouteUrumqi (乌鲁木齐) to Lanzhou (兰州)
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Direct services41
Fastest journey10 hours 33 minutes on D2708 (08:15 to 18:48)
First train07:00 Z66 from Urumqi
Last train23:00 Z596 from Urumqi
Departure stations on timetableUrumqi, Urumqi South
Arrival stations on timetableLanzhou West, Lanzhou
Train types in snapshotZ, D, T
Reference faresFirst class from ¥882, Second class from ¥551, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥1029, Dynamic sleeper from ¥990, Soft sleeper from ¥556, Hard sleeper from ¥353, Soft seat from ¥330, Hard seat from ¥206, No seat from ¥206. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Urumqi to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 10h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 41 direct services between Urumqi 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.