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Wuhan-Lanzhou Trains

Wuhan-Lanzhou Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 25, 2023

The Wuhan-Lanzhou train route links the capitals of Hubei and Gansu provinces. 13 pairs of trains operate on this route daily, five pairs of them are high-speed trains.

Wuhan-Lanzhou High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,397 kilometers (868 miles)
  • Duration: 6½-8 hours
  • Terminals: Wuhan Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station
  • Main stops: Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou

Wuhan to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G640 10:05 18:05 8h
G864 10:43 18:48 8h 5m
G814 12:38 19:02 6h 24m

Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlight train ticket service.

Lanzhou to Wuhan High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G866 07:26 15:29 8h 3m
G848 10:36 18:40 8h 4m
G854 11:06 19:12 8h 6m

Wuhan to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$279 (CNY1,961) US$136 (CNY959) US$90 (CNY629)

Wuhan-Lanzhou Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 17-25 hours
  • Terminals: Wuchang Railway Station, Lanzhou Railway Station
  • Main stops: Wuhan, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Lanzhou

Wuhan to Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z126 16:39 12:08 (next day) 19h 29m
Z292 17:19 12:53 (next day) 19h 34m
T306 19:08 14:48 (next day) 19h 40m
Z230 22:54 16:29 (next day) 17h 35m
  • Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Lanzhou to Wuhan Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z232 10:57 06:00 (next day) 19h 3m
T308 12:37 09:14 (next day) 20h 37m
Z136 13:35 09:31 (next day) 19h 56m
K228 21:04 22:37 (next day) 25h 33m

Wuhan to Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$77 (CNY542) US$49 (CNY343) US$29 (CNY201)

Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?

Which one is better depends on the reason you are traveling.

If you are traveling for business, an airplane is better because it is the fastest mode of transportation from Wuhan to Lanzhou or vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.

If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to take a high-speed train. This is because it’s fast, you can enjoy the views from the windows during the journey, and the price is reasonable.

It is not recommended to take a normal-speed train, however, as the journey takes too long and the facilities and environment on these trains are not very good.

Please see the detailed information below:                                      

  High-Speed Train Normal-Speed Train Airplane
Ticket Price US$90 for second class
US$136 for first class
US$49 for a hard sleeper
US$77 for a soft sleeper
US$205 for economy class
Duration 6½-8 hours 17-25 hours 2½ hours
Punctuality Punctual Occasional delays Occasional delays
Seat Space More legroom than on an airplane Spacious Cramped
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