There are 9 ways to get from Datong to Lanzhou by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Lanzhou Westtrain Beijing North
12h 14m¥522–1,217Bus, train via Taiyuan
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus
- Take the train from Taiyuan to Lanzhoutrain Beijing West
16h 37m¥180–428Bus
- Take the bus from Datong to Xi'anbus
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
25h¥523–583Drive 1,152.1 km
- Drive from Datong to Lanzhoucar 1,152.1 km
11h 40m¥975–1,408Train to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PEK - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
7h 28m¥1,433–3,166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot to Lanzhoutrain 2635
22h 50m¥190–363Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
- Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PKX - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
7h 42m¥739–1,978Bus to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus
- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane TYN - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
9h 25m¥552–2,526Train, train to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot Easttrain
- Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane HET - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
8h¥952–2,787
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to bus and train which costs ¥190 - ¥370 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Datong and arriving at Gansu Lanzhou via Xi'an Railway Station, Xi An Airport and Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Zhangjiakou and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Datong and Lanzhou is 1625 km. The road distance is 1152.1 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs ¥500 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Datong to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Datong to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Mipang, depart from Datong station.
Datong to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs ¥500 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 25h.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Lanzhou, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Dongfanghong Square via Datong South station, Zhangjiakou, Lanzhou West, and West Railway Station North Square in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong to Gansu Lanzhou via Xi'an, Xi'an Railway Station, Xi An Airport, City West Bus Station, and Xi'an in around 25h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,900
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lanzhou via Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,100
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,600
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,100
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Datong to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥245
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Mipang, arrive at Xi'an station.
Datong to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Lanzhou is 1152 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Datong to Lanzhou.
There are 67+ hotels available in Lanzhou.





