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Currently, there are two pairs of high-speed trains and five pairs of normal-speed trains operating between Lanzhou and Guangzhou. The bullet trains shorten the traveling duration to about 11 hours. If you take a normal-speed train, please be ready to spend over 28 hours on the train!
Guangzhou–Lanzhou High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,687 kilometers (1,670 miles)
- Terminals: Lanzhou West Railway Station, Guangzhou South Railway Station
- Duration: 12½ to 13 hours
- Main stops: Changsha, Yuyang, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Tianshui, Tai'an
Guangzhou to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 4th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G814 | 09:50 | 19:43 | 9h 53m |
| G842 | 12:23 | 23:59 | 11h 36m |
Lanzhou to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 4th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G816 | 09:38 | 19:30 | 9h 52m |
- For up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Lanzhou to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$483 (CNY3315) | US$248 (CNY1699) | US$155 (CNY1061) |
Lanzhou–Guangzhou Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Guangzhou Railway Station, Lanzhou Railway Station
- Duration: 28½ to 34 hours
- Main stops: Changsha, Yuyang, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Tianshui, Tai'an
Lanzhou to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 13th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z232 | 10:57 | 17:35 (Next day) | 30h 38m |
| Z266 | 13:26 | 21:01 (Next day) | 31h 35m |
| Z136 | 13:35 | 22:18 (Next day) | 32h 43m |
| K228 | 21:04 | 14:37 (Next day) | 39h 33m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Guangzhou to Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 13th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z135 | 07:00 | 15:03 (Next day) | 32h 3m |
| Z265 | 10:32 | 16:43 (Next day) | 30h 11m |
| Z230 | 10:55 | 16:29 (Next day) | 29h 34m |
| Z227 | 17:46 | 08:46 (Next day) | 39h |
Lanzhou to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$130 (CNY886.5) | US$74 (CNY497.5) | US$44 (CNY293.5) |
Station Information
Please pay attention to the stations because high-speed trains and normal-speed trains operate at different stations either in Guangzhou or Lanzhou.
The transportation to and from Guangzhou Railway Station:
- Buses: 30, 31, 52, 180, 210, 211, 228, 254, 257, 275, 529, 520, 552, 803, 805, 807, 840, 862, B2, B10
- Subway: lines 2 and 5
The transportation to and from Guangzhou South Railway Station:
- Buses: 288A, 301A, 303A, 309A, 312, 52, 64, 75, 75B, 99, 100, 108, 108B, 110, 129, 145, 145
- Subway: lines 2 and 7
