Bullet trains operating from Beijing to Lanzhou were first launched in 2017. They shortened the traveling time to 9 hours. There are also many overnight normal-speed trains between these two cities and the departure or arrival times are quite reasonable.
Beijing–Lanzhou High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: about 1,784 kilometers (1,109 miles)
- Terminals: Beijing West Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station
- Duration: about 7–9½ hours
Beijing–Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G437 | 06:27 | 13:40 | 7 h 13 min |
| G429 | 10:45 | 19:50 | 9 h 5 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Lanzhou up-to-date schedules.
Lanzhou–Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G430 | 09:49 | 18:53 | 9 h 4 min |
| G438 | 14:26 | 21:42 | 7 h 16 min |
Beijing–Lanzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥2,183.5 ($319) | ¥1,109.5 ($162) | ¥700 ($102) |
Beijing–Lanzhou Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Beijing West Railway Station, Lanzhou Railway Station
- Duration: 16½–29½ hours
Beijing–Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T175 | 13:05 | 07:44+1 | 18 h 39 min |
| Z55 | 14:58 | 07:30+1 | 16 h 32 min |
| Z151 | 16:03 | 11:13+1 | 19 h 10 min |
| Z21 | 20:00 | 12:17+1 | 16 h 17 min |
| K885 | 23:43 | 05:07+2 | 29 h 24 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Lanzhou up-to-date schedules.
Lanzhou–Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T176 | 15:05 | 09:37+1 | 18 h 32 min |
| Z22 | 16:30 | 08:28+1 | 15 h 58 min |
| Z152 | 17:11 | 14:26+1 | 21 h 15 min |
| Z56 | 21:10 | 13:38 | 16 h 28 min |
Beijing–Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥504.5–556($81–92) | ¥322.5–353 ($52–58) | ¥189.5–206 ($28–31) |
Train Travel Tips
Bullet trains operate between these two cities so the journey only takes about 7 to 9 hours. Only two trains are available every day.
Please note that the bullet trains and normal-speed trains depart from different stations in Lanzhou. Make sure you find the right station, especially when you have a connecting train.
