Which stations serve Zhongning and Lanzhou?

Zhongning, Zhongningdong, Zhongningnan serve Zhongning; Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Lanzhou New Area serve Lanzhou.

Zhongning to Lanzhou Train

中宁 → 兰州

Zhongning to Lanzhou takes between 2 hours 12 minutes and 7 hours 11 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 00:37 and the last at 21:53. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K815	00:37Zhongning	06:48Lanzhou	6h11m
K815	00:37Zhongning	07:16Lanzhou West	6h39m
D8940	09:39Zhongningdong	11:54Lanzhou West	2h15m
D8941	09:39Zhongningdong	11:54Lanzhou West	2h15m
D3584	12:07Zhongningdong	14:19Lanzhou West	2h12m
D3585	12:07Zhongningdong	14:19Lanzhou West	2h12m
D8932	13:14Zhongningdong	15:35Lanzhou West	2h21m
D8933	13:14Zhongningdong	15:35Lanzhou West	2h21m
D1206	19:22Zhongningdong	21:37Lanzhou West	2h15m
D1207	19:22Zhongningdong	21:37Lanzhou West	2h15m
K1517	21:53Zhongning	05:04Lanzhou	7h11m
K1520	21:53Zhongning	05:04Lanzhou	7h11m

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

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Railway Stations in Zhongning and Lanzhou

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

Railway Stations in Zhongning

Zhongning中宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zhongning East中宁东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zhongning South中宁南
Other railway station in Zhongning

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

Route	Zhongning (中宁) to Lanzhou (兰州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	2 hours 12 minutes on D3584 (12:07 to 14:19)
First train	00:37 K815 from Zhongning
Last train	21:53 K1520 from Zhongning
Departure stations on timetable	Zhongning, Zhongning East
Arrival stations on timetable	Lanzhou, Lanzhou West
Train types in snapshot	K, D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Zhongning to Lanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h12m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Zhongning 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.