There are 4 ways to get from Chongqing to Lanzhou by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane CKG - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
4h 50m¥455–1,737Train via Chongqing West
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lanzhoutrain Chongqing West
13h 11m¥102–222Train
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain Chongqing North
8h 15m¥263–653Drive 964.1 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Lanzhoucar 964.1 km
9h 51m¥811–1,171
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Lanzhou is to train via Chongqing West which costs ¥100 - ¥230 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥450 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Liyuchi and arriving at Lanzhou via Chongqing North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Chongqing and Lanzhou is 900 km. The road distance is 964.1 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ¥260 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chongqing to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Chongqing to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
Chongqing to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Lanzhou is 964 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Chongqing to Lanzhou.
There are 65+ hotels available in Lanzhou.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Lanzhou, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou twice daily. Tickets cost ¥260–650 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–1,700
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,900
Train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥260–360
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥430–650
Train from Chongqing West to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–220
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥300–420
- 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
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