Xian - Lanzhou High-Speed Trains 2026

The world-know Silk Road across the Eurasian Continent is a friendship bridge linking the Europe and Asian people. The Silk Road starts from Xian, and Lanzhou is also a city right on the road. Here, you will find some information about Xian - Lanzhou Trains. And also there are tips for travel to the two cities. Hopping these are helpful to you China tour.

The first character of train number has special meanings.
G–High-Speed Train
C–Intercity EMU Train
D–Electric Multiple Units (EMU) Train
Z–Direct Express Train
T–Express Train
K–Fast Train
Four-digit Number Train - Regular Speed Train
L–Temporary Train

Xian - Lanzhou High-Speed Trains

There are many high-speed trains from Xi'an to Lanzhou every day from 7:00 to 20:00, taking about 3-4 hours. Both Xi'an and Lanzhou are famous cities on the Silk Road with rich traveling resources.

Xi'an-Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedule(Updated on Feb, 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D29	03:56 Xi’an (西安)	10:35 Lanzhou (兰州)	6h 39m
D2649	07:10 Xi’an North (西安北)	10:29 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 19m
D3585	07:46 Xi’an North (西安北)	14:19 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	6h 33m
D2671	07:48 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:09 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 21m
D2701	08:00 Xi’an North (西安北)	10:54 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 54m
D217	08:00 Xi’an (西安)	15:12 Lanzhou (兰州)	7h 12m
D2651	08:10 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:23 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 13m
D2653	08:25 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:34 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 09m
D2717	08:30 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:40 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 10m
D2635	08:54 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:57 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 03m
D2685	09:00 Xi’an North (西安北)	11:47 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 47m
D2719	09:10 Xi’an North (西安北)	12:14 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
D2721	09:15 Xi’an North (西安北)	12:28 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 13m
D2723	09:40 Xi’an North (西安北)	12:59 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 19m
D4193	09:55 Xi’an North (西安北)	13:05 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 10m
D2679	10:05 Xi’an North (西安北)	13:28 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 23m
D2725	10:10 Xi’an North (西安北)	13:22 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 12m
D2737	10:24 Xi’an North (西安北)	13:41 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 17m
G2021	11:01 Xi’an North (西安北)	14:07 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 06m
D2687	11:06 Xi’an North (西安北)	14:14 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 08m
D2661	11:42 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:07 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 25m
G2023	11:57 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:19 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 22m
G351	12:10 Xi’an North (西安北)	14:38 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 28m
G2003	12:20 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:13 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 53m
D2657	12:25 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:39 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 14m
D2583	12:39 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:44 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 05m
D2659	12:45 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:59 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 14m
D2689	12:50 Xi’an North (西安北)	15:54 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
D2735	13:08 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:13 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 05m
D2569	13:17 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:33 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 16m
G1971	13:28 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:20 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 52m
D2567	13:33 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:43 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 10m
D2631	13:42 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:49 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 07m
G465	13:48 Xi’an North (西安北)	16:25 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 37m
D2727	13:58 Xi’an North (西安北)	17:07 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 09m
G1875	14:30 Xi’an North (西安北)	17:40 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 10m
D2731	14:35 Xi’an North (西安北)	17:34 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 59m
G3177	14:51 Xi’an North (西安北)	17:49 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 58m
G641	14:58 Xi’an North (西安北)	17:59 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 01m
D2637	15:03 Xi’an North (西安北)	18:09 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 06m
D4525	15:20 Xi’an North (西安北)	18:37 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 17m
D2695	15:53 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:08 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 15m
D2645	16:02 Xi’an North (西安北)	22:13 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	6h 11m
D2681	16:16 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:14 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 58m
G853	16:22 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:21 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 59m
D2633	16:27 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:33 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 06m
G1713	16:32 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:54 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 22m
D1671	16:41 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:01 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 20m
G405	16:55 Xi’an North (西安北)	19:49 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 54m
G671	17:00 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:06 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 06m
D2697	17:06 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:23 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 17m
D4209	17:20 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:45 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 25m
D2565	17:26 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:38 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 12m
G2145	17:31 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:28 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 57m
D2821	17:47 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:33 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	2h 46m
D2693	17:52 Xi’an North (西安北)	20:56 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
D2677	17:57 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:01 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
G3165	18:02 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:06 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
G3167	18:07 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:12 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 05m
D2665	18:12 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:29 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 17m
G1903	18:19 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:23 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 04m
D2647	18:24 Xi’an North (西安北)	21:34 Lanzhou West (兰州西)	3h 1...

Attentions: Train schedules and ticket prices are subject to change. Please refer to the official 12306 website for the most up-to-date and accurate information. The fastest journey is 2 hours 28 minutes (G351).

Notes for Taking Train in China

1. Booking an original train is easier than booking a passing-by train. Train ticket can be booked 15 days in advance at most.

2. Generally, the seats on the train in China have tow types including soft seat and hard seat. Train sleepers are classified into two types: soft sleeper and hard sleeper. Hard sleeper has three sub-categories: upper hard sleeper, middle hard sleeper and lower hard sleeper; Soft sleeper has two sub-categories: upper soft sleeper and lower soft sleeper (better). If you take an over-night train or long distance train, you would better buy a ticket for soft sleeper to make your trip more comfortable.

3. In China, taking a train is a comparative cheaper way to cut down the travel cost. While correspondingly, the comfortable level is lower than by air.

Luggage: you need to take the luggages by yourself and keep an eye of them on transporting time, no luggage-checking service on the train.

Carriage: it may be crowded when in the domestic travel seasons as well as summer holidays.

Tips

Best Time to Visit Xian:

The best time to visit Xian is from spring (March) to autumn (November), especially June, July, August and September. Other great months to visit Xi'an are April, May and October when the average temperatures are a little cooler but still between a pleasant 10°C / 50.0°F and 20°C / 68.0°F. If you don't mind bringing a coat, you might also enjoy visiting Xi'an during January, February, March, November and December but average temperatures are fairly cool (between 0°C / 32.0°F and 10°C / 50.0°F).

Best Time to Visit Lanzhou:

The best time to visit Lanzhou is from May to October. During this period, the weather is more comfortable. Just like other cities in North China, Lanzhou has long summer and winter, short spring and autumn.

Try to Avoid domestic travel seasons

The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labour Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.

Related Information

►More useful transportation information: Xian Transportation
►More travel information: Xian Travel Guide
►Recommended China Tour to Xian and Lanzhou: 19 Days Silk Road Experience (Beijing-Xian-Lanzhou-Xiahe-Lanzhou-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiayuguan Pass-Dunhuang-Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar-Urumqi-Shanghai)