Xining to Tianshui Train

西宁 → 天水

Xining to Tianshui takes between 2 hours 11 minutes and 8 hours 33 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 95 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
95 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 95 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D282207:00Xining09:18Tianshuinan2h18m
D265607:50Xining10:22Tianshuinan2h32m
Z22908:00Xining15:19Tianshui7h19m
Z23208:00Xining15:19Tianshui7h19m
D273608:45Xining11:04Tianshuinan2h19m
Z37508:50Xining16:07Tianshui7h17m
Z37808:50Xining16:07Tianshui7h17m
Z37508:50Xining14:45Gangu5h55m
Z37808:50Xining14:45Gangu5h55m
G317509:30Xining11:57Tianshuinan2h27m
G317809:30Xining11:57Tianshuinan2h27m
G85109:40Xining12:25Tianshuinan2h45m
G85409:40Xining12:25Tianshuinan2h45m
G85109:40Xining12:09Qinan2h29m
G85409:40Xining12:09Qinan2h29m
D273209:45Xining12:30Tianshuinan2h45m
Z3910:03Xining16:41Tianshui6h38m
Z4210:03Xining16:41Tianshui6h38m
Z3910:03Xining15:08Gangu5h05m
Z4210:03Xining15:08Gangu5h05m
Z10610:21Xining16:50Tianshui6h29m
Z10610:21Xining15:28Gangu5h07m
Z30310:31Xining17:03Tianshui6h32m
Z30610:31Xining17:03Tianshui6h32m
Z30310:31Xining15:42Gangu5h11m
Z30610:31Xining15:42Gangu5h11m
Z13610:38Xining17:18Tianshui6h40m
Z13710:38Xining17:18Tianshui6h40m
Z13610:38Xining15:58Gangu5h20m
Z13710:38Xining15:58Gangu5h20m
D268211:15Xining14:00Tianshuinan2h45m
K17811:15Xining19:48Tianshui8h33m
D268211:15Xining13:44Qinan2h29m
Z29111:37Xining18:51Tianshui7h14m
Z29411:37Xining18:51Tianshui7h14m
Z29111:37Xining17:27Gangu5h50m
Z29411:37Xining17:27Gangu5h50m
Z18011:42Xining19:15Tianshui7h33m
Z18011:42Xining17:53Gangu6h11m
D268812:11Xining14:40Tianshuinan2h29m
D268812:11Xining14:24Qinan2h13m
D258412:16Xining14:45Tianshuinan2h29m
T19812:24Xining20:14Tianshui7h50m
Z36212:30Xining19:57Tianshui7h27m
Z36312:30Xining19:57Tianshui7h27m
G67412:47Xining15:16Tianshuinan2h29m
G67412:47Xining14:59Qinan2h12m
D266013:00Xining15:37Tianshuinan2h37m
D269613:29Xining15:56Tianshuinan2h27m
D269413:40Xining16:07Tianshuinan2h27m
D269413:40Xining15:51Qinan2h11m
Z59314:14Xining20:33Tianshui6h19m
Z59614:14Xining20:33Tianshui6h19m
Z59314:14Xining19:13Gangu4h59m
Z59614:14Xining19:13Gangu4h59m
D273814:55Xining17:31Tianshuinan2h36m
D273914:55Xining17:31Tianshuinan2h36m
D272415:05Xining17:46Tianshuinan2h41m
D257015:25Xining17:58Tianshuinan2h33m
D257015:25Xining17:42Qinan2h17m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 services95
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 snapshotOctober 23, 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 95 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.