The average train between Lhasa and Lanzhou takes 24h 49m and the fastest train takes 24h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lhasa 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 Lhasa and Lanzhou. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lhasa is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Lanzhou at 7:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lhasa station and arriving at Lanzhou station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 24h 49m.
Lhasa to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.
Lhasa to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
The distance between Lhasa and Lanzhou is 1,385.2 km. The road distance is 2,090 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Lanzhou 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–500 and the journey takes 24h 34m.