Z21 Train

Beijing West to Lhasa

Z21

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Beijing West to Lhasa

Train Number
Z21
Train Type
Z
Start Station
Beijing West
End Station
Lhasa
Start Time
20:00
End Time
12:45
Train Number: Z21 Start Station: Beijing West End Station: Lhasa
Train Type Z Start Time: 20:00 End Time: 12:45
Intermediate Stations: Beijing West, Shijiazhuang North, Taiyuan, Zhongwei, Lanzhou, Xining, Telingha, Golmud, nagqu, Lhasa
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Station No. Station Name Arrive Time Depart Time Stop Time
1 Beijing West 20:00 20:00 mins
2 Shijiazhuang North 22:33 22:37 4 mins
3 Taiyuan 00:19 00:25 6 mins
4 Zhongwei 07:05 07:16 11 mins
5 Lanzhou 12:17 12:32 15 mins
6 Xining 15:01 15:21 20 mins
7 Telingha 19:23 19:25 2 mins
8 Golmud 22:10 22:35 25 mins
9 nagqu 08:37 08:43 6 mins
10 Lhasa 12:45 12:45 mins

Z21 is a Z train route originating from Beijing West at 20:00, and arriving at the final destination of Lhasa at 12:45. The duration of the total journey is 16 hrs 45 mins. There are 10 stops in total: Beijing West, Shijiazhuang North, Taiyuan, Zhongwei, Lanzhou, Xining, Telingha, Golmud, nagqu, Lhasa . You can purchase tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.

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What are the different types of trains in China?

China has several types of trains, including high-speed G trains (Gaotie), D trains (Dongche), Z trains (direct express), T trains (express), K trains (fast), and regular numbered trains. G trains are the fastest, reaching speeds up to 350 km/h.

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How early should I arrive at the train station?

It's recommended to arrive at least 60 minutes before departure for high-speed trains and 90 minutes for regular trains. This allows time for security checks and finding your platform.

What's the luggage allowance on Chinese trains?

Each passenger is allowed 20kg of luggage on regular trains and 20kg on high-speed trains. The dimensions should not exceed 160cm (length + width + height).

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