Trains to Lanzhou
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 10 railway stations in Lanzhou: Lanzhou railway station, Lanzhou West railway station, Chenguanying Railway Station, Zhongchuan Airport railway station, Podixia Railway Station, Yongdeng Railway Station, Dalu Railway Station, Majiaping Railway Station, Fengshuicun Railway Station, Fuqiangpu Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Lanzhou
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou to Baiyin | China | 62 km (39 mi) | about 19 min |
| Lanzhou to Nianbo | China | 136 km (85 mi) | about 43 min |
| Lanzhou to Xining | China | 197 km (122 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Lanzhou to Zhongwei | China | 202 km (125 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Lanzhou to Guyuan | China | 220 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuwei | China | 234 km (145 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Lanzhou to Tianshui | China | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Lanzhou to Pingliang | China | 263 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuzhong | China | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Lanzhou to Jinchang | China | 308 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lanzhou to Yinchuan | China | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Lanzhou to Qingyang | China | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Lanzhou to Chongqing | China | 766 km (476 mi) | about 4 h |
| Lanzhou to Chengdu | China | 600 km (373 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Lanzhou to Beijing | China | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 6 h 10 min |
| Lanzhou to Tianjin | China | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuhan | China | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 5 h 59 min |
| Lanzhou to Xi’an | China | 504 km (313 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Lanzhou to Hefei | China | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Lanzhou to Weifang | China | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 7 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Lanzhou have?
Lanzhou railway station, Lanzhou West railway station, Chenguanying Railway Station, Zhongchuan Airport railway station, Podixia Railway Station, Yongdeng Railway Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.