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Lanzhou - Xinjiang High Speed Train

4 pairs of high speed trains are running between Lanzhou and Urumqi along Lanzhou - Xinjiang High Speed Railway, whose length is 1,776 km (958 mi). The travel time is 10.5 - 11.5 hours and a second class seat ticket costs CNY 551 (USD 78).

Traveling on these bullet trains, passengers will enjoy a number of beautiful sceneries of northwest China.

Basic Facts of Lanzhou – Urumqi High Speed Trains

Open Date: December 26, 2014

Distance: 1,776 km (958 mi)

Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)

Duration: 10.5 - 11.5 hours

Operated at: Lanzhou West Railway Station, Urumqi Railway Station

Major Stations: Xining, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Kumul (Hami), Turpan North

Lanzhou - Xinjiang High Speed Railway Map

Lanzhou - Xinjiang High Speed Train

Lanzhou to Urumqi High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D575	10:12 - 21:08	10h56m
D2703	10:25 - 21:59	11h34m
D2701	11:00 - 21:16	10h16m
D2717	11:46 - 22:43	10h57m

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Urumqi to Lanzhou Bullet Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2708	08:20 - 18:48	10h28m
D2718	08:50 - 20:18	11h28m
D576	10:13 - 20:47	10h34m
D2706	11:18 - 22:28	11h10m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top of the page.

Ticket Fare of Lanzhou - Urumqi High Speed Train

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 882 / USD 125	CNY 551 / USD 78

Transportation to / from the Railway Stations

Lanzhou West Railway Station:
By Bus: 1, 3, 5, 14, 18, 31, 35, 50, 53, 58, 69, 76, 77, 105, 106, 108, 127, 129, 132, 136, 137, 302, 310, 311, 314, 602, B1, K102

By Metro: Metro Line 1

Xining Railway Station:
By Bus: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 17, 20, 22, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 101, 104, 107, Huangyuan Bus Special Line, Datong Bus Special Line

Xining Railway Station

Jiayuguan South Railway Station:
By Bus: 10, 12

Kumul (Hami) Railway Station:
By Bus: 1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 13

Turpan North Railway Station:
By Bus: 2

Urumqi Railway Station:
By Bus: K3, 23, 29, 5001, 5035, 54, 6502, 909, BRT5, D008, airport express line

What to See Along the Way

When traveling on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang High Speed Railroad, passengers can appreciate not only the fertile Gansu Corridor with its abundance of lush crops but also the desolate Gobi Desert, verdant grasslands, snow covered mountains as well as emerging industrial cities and time-honored towns. All in all, it is a great way to enjoy the ever changing scenery of northwest China.

Qinghai Lake in Xining

Famous Attractions in Major Cities along the Way:
In Lanzhou: Zhongshan Bridge, Maiji Caves, Gansu Provincial Museum, Gansu Corridor
In Xining: Qinghai Lake, Bird Island
In Jiayuguan: Jiayuguan Pass, Overhanging Great Wall, First Fire Tower of the Great Wall
In Zhangye: Danxia National Geological Park, Giant Buddha Temple, Wooden Pagoda Temple, Bell and Drum Tower
In Kumul (Hami): Tianshan Mountains, Barkol Lake
In Turpan: Grape Valley, Aydingkol Lake, Flaming Mountain, Ancient City of Jiaohe
In Urumqi: Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi), Southern Pastures (West White Poplar Gully)

See more: 8 Most Scenic Train Rides in China

Turpan Grape Valley

Regular Trains between Lanzhou and Urumqi

In addition, there are about 19 pairs of regular trains between Lanzhou Railway Station / West Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. The duration is between 15 - 24 hours. The ticket fare is CNY 556 (USD 79) for a soft sleeper, CNY 353 (USD 50) for a hard sleeper, and CNY 206 (USD 29) for a hard seat.

Major Rail Lines from Lanzhou to:

Major Rail Lines from Urumqi to:

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- Last updated on Nov. 22, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Lanzhou - Xinjiang High Speed Train

Asked by Alonso from ITALY | Apr. 21, 2020 17:28

Please tell if Zhangye West Station is the final stop of train D2757?

If not, which station is the final stop?

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 23, 2020 17:45

Thank you for your inquiry.

Zhangye West Station is not the final stop of D2757 or any other high speed rides for this trip. For D2757, the train goes to Jiayuguan South finally. Zhangye West is its 5th stop. Hope this information can help you.

Asked by Eva Tee from MALAYSIA | Aug. 27, 2019 01:34

Are there luggage space provided for first class tickets on D55 ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy | Aug. 27, 2019 18:41

Yes, the luggage racks are above the seats.

Asked by sarbiland khan from PAKISTAN | May. 19, 2019 01:45

is there a hop on hop off option for tourists on the urumqi lanzhou high speed train

Answers (1)

Answered by Gunner from FRANCE | May. 20, 2019 03:14

There is no such ticket. If you get off the train, you cannot back again with same ticket

Asked by Ashley | Mar. 26, 2019 17:41

Is it easy to change trains at Lanzhou West Station?

I am thinking about a train from airport to the station and then to Zhangye. Is it easy to make this change at West Station? Or it is faster by bus or taxi?

Answers (1)

Answered by Aaron from CANADA | Mar. 27, 2019 00:22

To use the transfer service, 30min between would be enough if you have paper tickets in hand. The duration by taxi and train should not be a big difference. If there is a train at suitable time, I will use train service.