Turpan to Lanzhou by train
Lanzhou lies 1,470 km (913 mi) south-east of Turpan, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 41 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,793 km (1,114 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Turpan | Lanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 273,385 | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Turpan North railway station, Daheyan Railway Station, Qiquanhu Railway Station | Lanzhou railway station, Lanzhou West railway station, Chenguanying Railway Station |
Clocks in Lanzhou are 2 h ahead of Turpan right now, so a 7 h 41 min journey lands 9 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Turpan to Lanzhou
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Staying in Lanzhou
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Lanzhou. Of the 80 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 278 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lanzhou from Turpan?
1,470 km (913 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Turpan; by road roughly 1,793 km (1,114 mi).
How long does it take to get from Turpan to Lanzhou by train?
About 7 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turpan and Lanzhou?
Lanzhou is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Lanzhou?
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Lanzhou, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.