The average train between Golmud and Lanzhou takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Golmud to Lanzhou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Golmud and Lanzhou. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Golmud is at 9:27 AM which arrives into Lanzhou at 7:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud station and arriving at Lanzhou station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 10h 2m.
Golmud to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
Golmud to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
The distance between Golmud and Lanzhou is 801.6 km. The road distance is 955 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Lanzhou 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥100–240 and the journey takes 9h 41m.