Lanzhou Urumqi High Speed Train Route Maps

Lanzhou used to be an important stop along the Silk Road as well as the head of the famous Hexi Corridor. Currently, Lanzhou still enjoys the reputation of vital gateway city to the northwest cities of China. From Lanzhou, you can extend your trip to Xiahe Labrang Monastery and Langmusi Temple in southern Gansu, or travel northwestwards to the famous Hexi Corridor - Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang. Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Mongolian word "urumqi" means "beautiful pasture". Aside from the reputation of the furthest city from the sea in the world, the land is home to 43 ethnic groups, including han, uygur, kazak, hui, etc. Lanzhou-Urumqi travel line is one of the hottest tourist lines to explore the northwest part of China. In the past, travelers took more than 24 hours by train from Lanzhou to Urumqi. But now, the journey has been shortened to less than 12 hours by taking High Speed Trains.

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Lanzhou Urumqi High Speed Train Route Map

Lanzhou Urumqi High Speed Rail, also known as Lanxin (Lanzhou - Xinjiang) High Speed Rail Line, is a modern "steel silk road" connects the east and west of China. With a total length of 1777 kilometers, Lanxin high speed rail passes three provinces, including 799 km in Gansu, 268 km in Qinghai and 710 km in Xinjiang. Currently, there are 4 D-trains travel between Lanzhou and Urumqi, along the Rail, High Speed Trains make stopover at 11~13 stops, including Xining (西宁), Zhangye (张掖), Jiayuguan (嘉峪关), Hami (哈密)，Turpan (吐鲁番), etc. Check the detailed Lanzhou Urumqi High Speed Train Route Map:

Ralated High Speed Railway Stations of Lanzhou

Lanzhou West Railway Station

Location: No.197, Xijinxi Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu (甘肃省兰州市七里河区西津西路197号 – 兰州西站)

Lanzhou West Railway Station is the largest railway station in the western China. It is mainly serves as a High Speed Railway Station. High Speed Trains including Fuxing Bullet Trains are available there. Convenient metro line 1, metro line 2, taxi and bus lines have already covered Lanzhou West Railway Station, making you worry free about getting to your booked hotel from there. Learn more about Lanzhou West Railway Station>

Lanzhou Railway Station

Location: Huochezhandong Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu (甘肃省兰州市城关区火车站东路 – 兰州站)

Located in the downtown area, Lanzhou Railway Station is a vital railway station along the Silk Road. Trains depart from Lanzhou Railway Station can reach to almost everywhere of China. But compare with Lanzhou West Railway Station, Lanzhou Railway Station enjoys more normal trains instead of High Speed Trains, especially for the High Speed Trains get from Lanzhou to Urumqi. Metro lines haven’t connected Lanzhou Railway Station, but there are plans. Learn more about Lanzhou Railway Station>

Ralated High Speed Railway Stations of Urumqi

Urumqi Railway Station

Location: No.1, Gaotiebeiliu Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Urumqi (新疆维吾尔自治区乌鲁木齐市经济技术开发区高铁北六路1号 - 乌鲁木齐站)

Urumqi Railway Station is the final station along Lanxi High Speed Railway. Both High Speed Trains and Normal Trains from Lanzhou arrive at there. It is the largest railway station of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The available bus lines of there are J002, BRT5, k002, 5035, 5302, 909, 301, 29, 54, etc. Learn more about Urumqi Railway Station>

Urumqi South Railway Station

Location: No.135, Nanzhan Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi (乌鲁木齐沙依巴克区南站路135号 - 乌鲁木齐南站)

Located at confluence of Lanxi Railway, Lanxi High Speed Railway and Norstern Xijiang Railway, Urumqi South Railway Station provides service for trains that depart from Urumqi Railway Station and reach to Beijing, Shanghai, Gungzhou, Nanning, Kunming, Chengdu, Xining, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Harbin, etc. From there, you can take local buses for 40 minutes to Xinjiang Regional Museum and 45 minutes to Red Hill Park. The available bus lines are 927, 902, 909, 157, 62, 52, BRT1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc.

Useful Lanzhou Urumqi Travel Maps

Lanzhou Urumqi travel line is a popular and special travel line that worth days to visit. Usually, you are recommended to take 3~5 days to explore the highlights of Urumqi, including Erdaoqiao Bazaar, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Tianchi Lake, etc. On this furthest province from the oceans, there are spender ancient culture and mystery to explore. For the details, you can check our 4 Days Urumqi Tianchi Lake Leisure Tour as reference. To pick up the beauty and wonder of Lanzhou, you can spend 3~4 days over there. With the Mother “River Yellow”- River passing by, Lanzhou and its nearby cities enjoy many historic and natural sites like Iron Bridge of Yellow River, Maijishan Grottoes, etc. Here is our most popular 4 Days Maijishan Grottoes & Lanzhou Culture Tour that has selected the top attractions for you. Below are some useful maps that may be helpful for you. You can also get more Lanzhou Maps and Urumqi Maps at our website.

Other Popular China High Speed Train Routes You May be Interested in

Lanzhou Urumqi High Speed Railway is a vital rail of northwestern China. On the other cities of China, High Speed Trains also available. Actually, there are more than 150 cities of China have covered by High Speed Trains, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Chongqing, Kunming, Guilin, Guiyang, etc. Below are some useful China high speed train route maps on our website, and you can check more all high speed train routes and more maps here.