The average train between Lanzhou and Golmud takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanzhou to Golmud. 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 Lanzhou and Golmud. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanzhou is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Golmud at 1:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou station and arriving at Golmud station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
Lanzhou to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lanzhou station.
Lanzhou to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
The distance between Lanzhou and Golmud is 801.6 km. The road distance is 955 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lanzhou to Golmud 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥100–240 and the journey takes 9h 21m.
