What is the cheapest way to get from Gansu to Xi'an?

The cheapest way to get from Gansu to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥65 - ¥170 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gansu to Xi'an?

The fastest way to get from Gansu to Xi'an is to fly and line 2 subway which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Gansu and Xi'an?

No, there is no direct train from Gansu to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Lanzhou West Station and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Gansu to Xi'an?

The distance between Gansu and Xi'an is 578 km. The road distance is 600.7 km.

How do I travel from Gansu to Xi'an without a car?

The best way to get from Gansu to Xi'an without a car is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.

How long does it take to get from Gansu to Xi'an?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Gansu to Xi'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gansu to Xi'an train from?

Gansu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Lanzhou West Station.

Train or fly from Gansu to Xi'an?

The best way to get from Gansu to Xi'an is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥180 - ¥420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Gansu to Xi'an train arrive?

Gansu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Gansu to Xi'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Gansu to Xi'an is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Gansu to Xi'an.

Where can I stay near Xi'an?

There are 569+ hotels available in Xi'an.

Gansu to Xi'an - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Gansu to Xi'an by train, car, plane, taxi, or subway

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Train via West Railway Station North Square
best
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
3h 4m
¥184–412
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xi'antrain Lhasa / ...
9h 55m
¥65–170
Drive 600.7 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Xi'ancar 600.7 km
6h 31m
¥508–733
Fly from Jiayuguan Airport
1. Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane JGN - XIY
3h 28m
¥1,698–5,030
Taxi to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Pingliang to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)taxi
2. Fly from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane GYU - XIY
3h 29m
¥1,047–2,105
Fly from Jinchang, line 2 subway
1. Fly from Jinchang (JIC) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane JIC - XIY
2. Take the subway from Bei Kezhan to Shi Tushuguansubway
2h 57m
¥1,085–3,415
Taxi to Longnan Chengzhou Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tianshui to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL)taxi
2. Fly from Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LNL - XIY
4h 2m
¥1,292–2,859

Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

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Distance: 578.4 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Gansu, China and Xi'an, China?

China Railways D-Class operates a train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an North hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–410 and the journey takes 2h 10m. China Railways G-Class also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines flies from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily.

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