Xining to Tianshui Train

西宁 → 天水

Xining to Tianshui takes between 2 hours 11 minutes and 8 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 60 direct services, with the first train at 07:00 and the last at 22:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
60 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D282207:00Xining09:18Tianshuinan2h18m
D265607:50Xining10:22Tianshuinan2h32m
Z22908:00Xining15:19Tianshui7h19m
D273608:45Xining11:04Tianshuinan2h19m
Z37508:50Xining16:17Tianshui7h27m
Z37508:50Xining14:52Gangu6h02m
G317509:30Xining11:57Tianshuinan2h27m
G85109:40Xining12:25Tianshuinan2h45m
G85109:40Xining12:09Qinan2h29m
D273209:45Xining12:30Tianshuinan2h45m
Z3910:03Xining16:45Tianshui6h42m
Z3910:03Xining15:13Gangu5h10m
Z10610:21Xining16:52Tianshui6h31m
Z10610:21Xining15:29Gangu5h08m
Z30310:31Xining17:02Tianshui6h31m
Z13610:38Xining17:19Tianshui6h41m
Z13610:38Xining15:55Gangu5h17m
K17811:15Xining19:49Tianshui8h34m
Z29111:37Xining18:53Tianshui7h16m
Z29111:37Xining17:25Gangu5h48m
Z18011:42Xining19:17Tianshui7h35m
Z18011:42Xining17:55Gangu6h13m
D268812:11Xining14:40Tianshuinan2h29m
D268812:11Xining14:24Qinan2h13m
D258412:16Xining14:45Tianshuinan2h29m
T19812:24Xining20:16Tianshui7h52m
Z36212:30Xining19:57Tianshui7h27m
G67412:47Xining15:16Tianshuinan2h29m
G67412:47Xining14:59Qinan2h12m
D266013:00Xining15:37Tianshuinan2h37m
D269413:40Xining16:07Tianshuinan2h27m
D269413:40Xining15:51Qinan2h11m
Z59314:14Xining20:44Tianshui6h30m
Z59314:14Xining19:21Gangu5h07m
D272415:05Xining17:46Tianshuinan2h41m
D257015:25Xining17:58Tianshuinan2h33m
D257015:25Xining17:42Qinan2h17m
D10215:40Xining21:49Tianshui6h09m
D267016:55Xining19:36Tianshuinan2h41m
D266617:09Xining19:45Tianshuinan2h36m
D266617:09Xining19:28Qinan2h19m
D273417:30Xining20:18Tianshuinan2h48m
D270817:50Xining20:10Tianshuinan2h20m
D269817:55Xining20:33Tianshuinan2h38m
D269817:55Xining20:16Qinan2h21m
D272018:40Xining21:20Tianshuinan2h40m
D272218:52Xining21:31Tianshuinan2h39m
D272218:52Xining21:15Qinan2h23m
D271819:22Xining21:52Tianshuinan2h30m
K218519:45Xining03:27Tianshui7h42m
K218519:45Xining02:06Gangu6h21m
Z6620:18Xining03:19Tianshui7h01m
K131020:20Xining04:04Tianshui7h44m
K131020:20Xining02:42Gangu6h22m
T27021:08Xining04:50Tianshui7h42m
T27021:08Xining03:27Gangu6h19m
K39021:40Xining05:20Tianshui7h40m
Z26022:26Xining06:05Tianshui7h39m
Z27422:40Xining05:58Tianshui7h18m
Z27422:40Xining04:36Gangu5h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Xining and Tianshui

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

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Tianshui

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

At a Glance

RouteXining (西宁) to Tianshui (天水)
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Direct services60
Fastest journey2 hours 11 minutes on D2694 (13:40 to 15:51)
First train07:00 D2822 from Xining
Last train22:40 Z274 from Xining
Departure stations on timetableXining
Arrival stations on timetableTianshui South, Tianshui, Gangu, Qin'an
Train types in snapshotD, Z, G, K, T
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Tianshui train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h11m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 60 direct services between Xining and Tianshui.

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.