Lanzhou - Zhangye Train
About 30 pairs of normal speed overnight sleeper trains serve between Lanzhou and Zhangye with a distance of 530 kilometers (329 miles). Duration is 4 – 8.5 hours. It costs CNY178 per person for a hard sleeper.
The high speed trains once taking 3 - 3.5 hours are not available for the trip currently. A few direct flights are available between the two cities with duration of an hour. The full fare for an economy class seat is CNY880, but usually the ticket fare can be low to CNY200 or so when the airlines give great discounts.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 04:11 to 21:55; duration from 4H3M to 7H17M.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
Stations along the way: Yongdeng, Tianzhu, Gulang, Wuwei South, Wuwei, Jinchang, Shandan
They are operated at Lanzhou Railway Station. In Zhangye, more trains are operated in Zhangye Railway Station, and only 6 pairs of them are in West Station, but West Station also operates bullet ones, so if passengers need to change to a high speed rail, then west station is recommended.
Four types of trains including Z, T, Y, K types are used for this trip. Some Z types such as Z232/Z231, Z42/Z41, Z106/Z105, Z136/Z135, and Z294/Z293 take the shortest time of 4 – 4.5 hours. In this case, passengers are recommended to buy Z types for this journey. Besides, overnight sleeper trains departing in the evening and arriving in the next early morning are also good choices because they save one-night hotel expenditure and the day time.
The ticket fare and travel time of high speed rail and normal speed Z type do not differ much. But the Z types offer sleepers so passengers can lie down while the high speed ones have more advanced facilities.
Major Rail Lines from Lanzhou to:
Major Rail Lines from Zhangye to:
The high speed trains once taking 3 - 3.5 hours are not available for the trip currently. A few direct flights are available between the two cities with duration of an hour. The full fare for an economy class seat is CNY880, but usually the ticket fare can be low to CNY200 or so when the airlines give great discounts.
Normal Trains of Lanzhou - Zhangye
Lanzhou to Zhangye Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z6205 | 07:46 - 12:38 | 4h52m |
| T197 | 11:55 - 17:21 | 5h26m |
| Z293 | 13:28 - 18:51 | 5h23m |
Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 04:11 to 21:55; duration from 4H3M to 7H17M.
Zhangye to Lanzhou Train Timetable:
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 01:02 to 23:59; duration from 4H4M to 8H20M.
Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z136 | 07:59 - 13:20 | 5h21m |
| Z294 | 08:07 - 13:27 | 5h20m |
| K2060 | 14:58 - 21:51 | 6h53m |
Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 01:02 to 23:59; duration from 4H4M to 8H20M.
Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
Ticket fare:
| Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- -- | CNY 161.5 - 214 USD 24 - 31 | CNY 107.5 - 142 USD 16 - 21 | CNY 54.5 - 75 USD 8 - 11 |
Stations along the way: Yongdeng, Tianzhu, Gulang, Wuwei South, Wuwei, Jinchang, ShandanThey are operated at Lanzhou Railway Station. In Zhangye, more trains are operated in Zhangye Railway Station, and only 6 pairs of them are in West Station, but West Station also operates bullet ones, so if passengers need to change to a high speed rail, then west station is recommended.
Four types of trains including Z, T, Y, K types are used for this trip. Some Z types such as Z232/Z231, Z42/Z41, Z106/Z105, Z136/Z135, and Z294/Z293 take the shortest time of 4 – 4.5 hours. In this case, passengers are recommended to buy Z types for this journey. Besides, overnight sleeper trains departing in the evening and arriving in the next early morning are also good choices because they save one-night hotel expenditure and the day time.
Lanzhou – Zhangye Bullet Train vs. Normal Train
| High Speed Train | Normal Speed Z Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3- 3.5 hours | 4 – 4.5 hours |
| Price | Second class seat: CNY149.5/152.5 | Hard sleeper: 136/142 |
| Departures frequency | 14 departures per day | 5 departures per day |
| Punctuality | On time | Occasional delays |
| Facilities | Modern | Kind of backward; Sleepers available to lie down |
Major Rail Lines from Lanzhou to:Major Rail Lines from Zhangye to:- Last updated on Dec. 05, 2023 by Brenda Lian -