Hami to Tianshui by train
Tianshui lies 1,401 km (870 mi) south-east of Hami, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 19 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hami | Tianshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 246,373 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 1,153 m (3,783 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Hongguang Railway Station, Liushuquan South Railway Station, Yandun East Railway Station | none listed |
Clocks in Tianshui are 2 h ahead of Hami right now, so a 7 h 19 min journey lands 9 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Hami to Tianshui
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Staying in Tianshui
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tianshui from Hami?
1,401 km (870 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hami; by road roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hami to Tianshui by train?
About 7 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hami and Tianshui?
Tianshui is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Tianshui?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui, bookable on this site.
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.