Xi'an to Lanzhou Train

西安 → 兰州

Xi'an to Lanzhou takes between 2 hours 28 minutes and 9 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 180 direct services, with the first train at 02:34 and the last at 23:49. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
180 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 180 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K38902:34Xi'an10:50Lanzhou8h16m
K39202:34Xi'an10:50Lanzhou8h16m
D11203:38Xi'an10:18Lanzhou6h40m
D11203:38Xi'an10:44Lanzhou West7h06m
D11303:38Xi'an10:18Lanzhou6h40m
D11303:38Xi'an10:44Lanzhou West7h06m
D10103:47Xi'an11:43Lanzhou7h56m
D2903:56Xi'an10:43Lanzhou6h47m
Z59404:52Xi'an13:10Lanzhou8h18m
Z59504:52Xi'an13:10Lanzhou8h18m
D28805:01Xi'an12:05Lanzhou7h04m
D28905:01Xi'an12:05Lanzhou7h04m
Z12605:07Xi'an12:26Lanzhou7h19m
Z12705:07Xi'an12:26Lanzhou7h19m
T19705:19Xi'an13:59Lanzhou8h40m
K218605:31Xi'an14:31Lanzhou9h
K218705:31Xi'an14:31Lanzhou9h
Z36106:05Xi'an13:24Lanzhou7h19m
Z36106:05Xi'an14:11Lanzhou West8h06m
Z36406:05Xi'an13:24Lanzhou7h19m
Z36406:05Xi'an14:11Lanzhou West8h06m
Z3606:11Xi'an13:52Lanzhou7h41m
Z3706:11Xi'an13:52Lanzhou7h41m
Z29206:42Xi'an14:13Lanzhou7h31m
Z29306:42Xi'an14:13Lanzhou7h31m
Z17907:03Xi'an14:38Lanzhou7h35m
Z17907:03Xi'an15:17Lanzhou West8h14m
D264907:10Xi'an North10:29Lanzhou West3h19m
Z27207:10Xi'an14:20Lanzhou7h10m
Z27207:10Xi'an14:51Lanzhou West7h41m
Z27307:10Xi'an14:20Lanzhou7h10m
Z27307:10Xi'an14:51Lanzhou West7h41m
Z27207:10Xi'an16:07Haishiwan8h57m
Z27307:10Xi'an16:07Haishiwan8h57m
Z13507:32Xi'an14:45Lanzhou7h13m
Z13807:32Xi'an14:45Lanzhou7h13m
Z10507:38Xi'an14:57Lanzhou7h19m
D358407:45Xi'an North14:19Lanzhou West6h34m
D358507:45Xi'an North14:19Lanzhou West6h34m
D267107:48Xi'an North11:09Lanzhou West3h21m
D267107:48Xi'an North10:46Yuzhong2h58m
Z26407:53Xi'an15:04Lanzhou7h11m
Z26507:53Xi'an15:04Lanzhou7h11m
D21608:00Xi'an15:12Lanzhou7h12m
D21708:00Xi'an15:12Lanzhou7h12m
D265108:10Xi'an North11:23Lanzhou West3h13m
Z37608:12Xi'an15:56Lanzhou7h44m
Z37708:12Xi'an15:56Lanzhou7h44m
D265308:25Xi'an North11:34Lanzhou West3h09m
Z4008:25Xi'an15:31Lanzhou7h06m
Z4108:25Xi'an15:31Lanzhou7h06m
D271708:30Xi'an North11:40Lanzhou West3h10m
Z30408:52Xi'an15:38Lanzhou6h46m
Z30508:52Xi'an15:38Lanzhou6h46m
D263508:54Xi'an North11:57Lanzhou West3h03m
D263508:54Xi'an North12:44Zhongchuan Airport East3h50m
D263508:54Xi'an North13:04Yongdeng North4h10m
D268509:00Xi'an North11:47Lanzhou West2h47m
Z23009:05Xi'an16:12Lanzhou7h07m
Z23109:05Xi'an16:12Lanzhou7h07m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Xi'an

  • Xi'an西安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4
  • Xi'an North西安北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14

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
  • Haishiwan海石湾
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Yuzhong榆中
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Zhongchuan Airport East中川机场东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Yongdeng North永登北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lanzhouxinqu兰州新区
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteXi'an (西安) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services180
Fastest journey2 hours 28 minutes on G351 (12:10 to 14:38)
First train02:34 K392 from Xi'an
Last train23:49 K227 from Xi'an
Departure stations on timetableXi'an, Xi'an North
Arrival stations on timetableLanzhou, Lanzhou West, Haishiwan, Yuzhong, Zhongchuan Airport East, Yongdeng North, Lanzhouxinqu
Train types in snapshotK, D, Z, T, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥504, First class from ¥264, Second class from ¥114, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥455, First-class sleeper from ¥230, Soft sleeper from ¥251, Second-class sleeper from ¥176, Hard sleeper from ¥163, Soft seat from ¥146, Hard seat from ¥93, No seat from ¥93. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 180 direct services between Xi'an 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.