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How to get fromLanzhou to Ürümqiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanzhou to Ürümqi by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane LHW - URC
    5h 53m
    ¥645–1,945

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain train Shanghai
    17h 32m
    ¥190–546

  3. Drive 1,902.3 km

    1. Drive from Lanzhou to Ürümqicar car 1,902.3 km
    18h 48m
    ¥1,611–2,327

  4. Train via Turpan

    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfantrain train Chengdu
    2. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain train Aksu / ...
    24h
    ¥216–631

Lanzhou to Ürümqi by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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