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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Lanzhou by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane plane KMG - LHW
    2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus bus
    5h 29m
    ¥588–1,942

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain train
    20h 38m
    ¥484–895

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train Xi'an North
    13h 16m
    ¥964–1,255

  4. Drive 1,650.9 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Lanzhoucar car 1,650.9 km
    17h 3m
    ¥1,404–2,028

  5. Train via Guangyuan

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuantrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain train Xining
    14h 7m
    ¥788–1,046

  6. Train via Mianyang

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Mianyangtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Mianyang to Lanzhoutrain train Xining
    18h 34m
    ¥616–788

Kunming to Lanzhou by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket¥616Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,368 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Lanzhou, China?

You can take a train from Kunming to Dongfanghong Square via Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, and West Railway Station North Square in around 13h 16m.

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