There are 6 ways to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PEK - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3h 35m¥1,348–3,054Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bcia T2 to West Railway Station South Squarebus 7
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhoutrain Beijing West
18h 52m¥170–415Train via Ciqikou
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Beijing West / ...
9h¥727–886Bus
- Take the bus from Bcia T2 to Beijing South stationbus 2
- Take the bus from Beijing to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
23h¥601–622Drive 1,458.6 km
- Drive from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhoucar 1,458.6 km
14h 50m¥1,236–1,785Train
- Take the train from Beijing Qinghe Station to Lanzhou Westtrain Beijing North
12h 55m¥491–1,244
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou is to bus and train which costs ¥170 - ¥420 and takes 18h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Bcia T2 and arriving at Lanzhou via Beijing and Pingliang West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Beijing Capital Airport T2 and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Beixinqiao Station, Ciqikou, Beijing West Station and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Lanzhou is 1270 km. The road distance is 1458.6 km.
The best way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou without a car is to train via Ciqikou which takes 9h and costs ¥700 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, depart from Bcia T2 station.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.
The best way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou is to train via Ciqikou which takes 9h and costs ¥700 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥600 - ¥630 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), China and Lanzhou, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥700–850 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bcia T2 to Lanzhou via Beijing South station, Beijing, and Pingliang West in around 23h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,100
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lanzhou via Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,100
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,300
Train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥700–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Beijing Qinghe Station to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥460–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥460–650
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥320–370
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥450–650
Train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–353
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥280–340
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–550
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- +86 010 96158
- Website
- bcia.com.cn
Bus from Bcia T2 to Beijing South station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30–55
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
Bus from Bcia T2 to West Railway Station South Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30–45
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Beijing to Pingliang East
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥455
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, arrive at Beijing South station.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou is 1459 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lanzhou.