Shanghai - Lanzhou Train
Altogether 11 pairs of trains are operated between the two cities: 4 pairs of high speed G trains with duration of 10.5 - 12 hours; a pair of high speed D trains running overnight on Friday to Monday; 6 pairs of normal trains taking 22 – 30.5 hours.
Direct flights are also provided between the two cities, taking 3 – 3.5 hours, which will be a preferable choice if you have to travel in a hurry. However, flight may cost a little more than rail travel, especially in peak season. Also, the frequent flight delay may waste your time, or even affect your travel adversely.
Duration: about 10.5 - 12 hours for G trains
Distance: 2,077 kilometers (1,291 miles)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station
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Note:
1. The timetable above is for reference only. Please use the tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
2. D216/ D218 only run on Friday to next Monday.
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Shanghai - Xi'an: It takes 5.5 – 9 hours to travel between the two cities for a distance of 1,509 miles (938 miles) by daytime bullet trains. Stopovers along the way include Suzhou North, Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, Dangshan South, Shangqiu, Kaifeng North, Zhengzhou East, Zhengzhou West, Sanmenxia South, Huashan North, Weinan North, and Xi'an North.
Xi'an - Lanzhou: Since the opening of Xi'an-Lanzhou High Speed Railway on July 9th, 2017, a quick transfer just takes about 3 hours, making a day tour between the two cities possible and quite convenient. The stations along the way include Xianyang Qindu, Yangling South, Baoji South, Tianshui South, Taian, and Dingxi North.
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Note: The timetable above is for reference only. Please use the tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
(Last Update on Dec 16, 2024)
All of them originate/end in Shanghai Railway Station. At the other side, most of them only make a short stop in Lanzhou Railway Station, so you are advised to prepare in advance to get off/get on in time.
Among all three types including Z, T, and K types, Z types are the fastest. If possible, you’d better book Z type tickets beforehand to save some time; and a soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is more comfortable for such a long time trip.
Below are the stopovers along the way:
Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Xiayixian, Shangqiu, Minquan, Lankao, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Sanmenxia, Tongguan, Weinan, Xi'an, Xianyang, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Longxi, Gangu, and Dingxi.
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Direct flights are also provided between the two cities, taking 3 – 3.5 hours, which will be a preferable choice if you have to travel in a hurry. However, flight may cost a little more than rail travel, especially in peak season. Also, the frequent flight delay may waste your time, or even affect your travel adversely.
High Speed Train
Distance: 2,077 kilometers (1,291 miles)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station
Shanghai to Lanzhou High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G1970 | 06:10 - 16:43 | 10h33m |
| G3176 | 06:32 - 17:44 | 11h12m |
| G3180 | 06:41 - 17:49 | 11h8m |
| G3164 | 09:38 - 21:00 | 11h22m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D216 | 16:54 - 15:13+ | 22h19m |
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Lanzhou to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G3166 | 08:29 - 20:15 | 11h46m |
| G3178 | 10:33 - 22:26 | 11h53m |
| G1972 | 10:48 - 21:32 | 10h44m |
| G3182 | 11:13 - 22:18 | 11h5m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D218 | 16:05 - 15:50+ | 23h45m |
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Note:
1. The timetable above is for reference only. Please use the tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
2. D216/ D218 only run on Friday to next Monday.
Ticket Price of High Speed G Trains
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 2,778 - 2,917.5 USD 384 - 403 | CNY 1,434.5 - 1,483.5 USD 198 - 205 | CNY 880.5 - 918 USD 122 - 127 |
Ticket Price of Overnight D Trains
| 1st Class Sleeper | 2nd Class Sleeper | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 870 USD 120 | CNY 590 USD 81 | CNY 310 USD 43 |
Running Route
Shanghai - Xi'an: It takes 5.5 – 9 hours to travel between the two cities for a distance of 1,509 miles (938 miles) by daytime bullet trains. Stopovers along the way include Suzhou North, Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, Dangshan South, Shangqiu, Kaifeng North, Zhengzhou East, Zhengzhou West, Sanmenxia South, Huashan North, Weinan North, and Xi'an North. Xi'an - Lanzhou: Since the opening of Xi'an-Lanzhou High Speed Railway on July 9th, 2017, a quick transfer just takes about 3 hours, making a day tour between the two cities possible and quite convenient. The stations along the way include Xianyang Qindu, Yangling South, Baoji South, Tianshui South, Taian, and Dingxi North.Normal Trains
Shanghai to Lanzhou Train
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K2186 | 08:57 - 14:33+ | 29h36m |
| Z376 | 13:55 - 12:06+ | 22h11m |
| T116 | 15:38 - 16:09+ | 24h31m |
| Z40 | 16:48 - 15:29+ | 22h41m |
| Z304 | 17:46 - 15:44+ | 21h58m |
| Z164 | 18:33 - 16:16+ | 21h43m |
Lanzhou to Shanghai Train
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| T118 | 10:39 - 13:26+ | 26h47m |
| Z378 | 11:56 - 12:09+ | 24h13m |
| Z42 | 12:03 - 12:15+ | 24h12m |
| Z306 | 12:09 - 12:54+ | 24h45m |
| Z166 | 12:31 - 12:03+ | 23h32m |
| K2188 | 22:53 - 05:33++ | 30h40m |
Ticket Price
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 669 USD 92 | CNY 436 USD 60 | CNY 240 USD 33 |
All of them originate/end in Shanghai Railway Station. At the other side, most of them only make a short stop in Lanzhou Railway Station, so you are advised to prepare in advance to get off/get on in time.
Among all three types including Z, T, and K types, Z types are the fastest. If possible, you’d better book Z type tickets beforehand to save some time; and a soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is more comfortable for such a long time trip.
Below are the stopovers along the way:Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Xiayixian, Shangqiu, Minquan, Lankao, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Sanmenxia, Tongguan, Weinan, Xi'an, Xianyang, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Longxi, Gangu, and Dingxi.
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Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Lanzhou Train
Asked by Beck from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 18, 2019 18:48
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ReplyLanzhou West Station to Lanzhou Jinjiang Sun Hotel
We will be traveling during Chinese New Year Holiday time, is it easy to get a taxi at that time?
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Answered by Kristen from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 19, 2019 23:44
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00ReplyTaxi is still in service even at a holiday time, you do not need to worry about it too much. Also, if you had a problem of finding taxi, you can still use metro line 1 from West Station to Lanzhou University. The hotel is only about 500m walking from exit C.
Asked by Hyman from NEW ZEALAND | May. 13, 2019 18:04Reply
ReplyHow much it usually costs for a flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?
And anyone experienced a 10 hours second class trip?
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Answered by Priscila from USA | May. 14, 2019 17:2100Reply
00ReplyThere is no standard flight ticket price, except full price ticket, CNY1860. Airlines offer different discount all the time. Sometimes I can even find discount of 70% off! It is recommended to check your flight ticket by date firstly. If the price is not much higher than second class on train, it is recommended to use flight. Haven't tried with a 10 hours trip, but 6 hours trip is already very long for me.
Asked by Nana | Jan. 16, 2019 01:30Reply
ReplyIf I want to visiting Xi'an first and then Lanzhou, can I buy one ticket for both trips?
Or I need to buy two tickets instead?
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Answered by Ben from USA | Jan. 16, 2019 17:4800Reply
00ReplyYou do need to buy two tickets for this trip. If you buy one ticket and get off at Xi'an, this ticket cannot be used for the rest trip anymore.