There are 7 ways to get from Lanzhou to Erenhot by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
best- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)plane LHW - ERL
7h¥1,185–4,400Train via Ulanqab
cheapest- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jining Southtrain Xining
- Take the train from Jining South Station to Erenhottrain 33
26h 23m¥176–407Train via West Railway Station North Square
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Hohhottrain Xining
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain 4652/4653
17h 16m¥1,291–2,005Drive 1,297.6 km
- Drive from Lanzhou to Erenhotcar 1,297.6 km
15h 53m¥1,091–1,576Taxi to Alxa Left Banner Airport, fly to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
- Take the taxi from Lanzhou to Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF)taxi
- Fly from Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)plane AXF - ERL
9h 47m¥1,673–6,418Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane LHW - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain
13h 13m¥1,538–3,338Train
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Hohhottrain 2635 / ...
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain 4652/4653
25h 47m¥1,061–1,437
Lanzhou (LHW) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Erenhot is to train via Ulanqab which costs ¥170 - ¥410 and takes 26h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Erenhot is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs ¥1100 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Erenhot. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Erlian via Lanzhou West and Hohhot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
The distance between Lanzhou and Erenhot is 1155 km. The road distance is 1297.6 km.
The best way to get from Lanzhou to Erenhot without a car is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 17h 16m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Lanzhou to Erenhot, including transfers.
Lanzhou to Erenhot train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Lanzhou West station.
Lanzhou to Erenhot train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Hohhot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Erenhot is 1298 km. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Lanzhou to Erenhot.
What companies run services between Lanzhou, China and Erenhot, China?
You can take a subway from Dongfanghong Square to Erlian via West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou West, and Hohhot Station in around 17h 16m.
- Website
- tianjiao-air.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,300
Flights from Alxa Left Banner Airport to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–5,500
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Lanzhou to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–9,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,300
Flights from Alxa Left Banner Airport to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–5,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Train from Lanzhou West to Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥340–850
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥340–470
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–850
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hohhot Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Lanzhou to Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Lanzhou to Jining South
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–180
- Hard sleeper
- ¥230–330
- Soft sleeper
- ¥380–500
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
Train from Jining South Station to Erenhot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥29–65
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥85–110
- Sitting coach
- ¥29–35
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥55–65
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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