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How to get fromLanzhou to Gobi Desertby bus, plane, unknown, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanzhou to Gobi Desert by bus, plane, unknown, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Jinchang, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Jinchang (JIC)plane plane LHW - JIC
    3. Walk from Jinchang (JIC) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    12h 12m

  2. Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY)plane plane LHW - YZY
    3. Walk from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    12h 43m

  3. Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Bayannur, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Bayannur (RLK)plane plane LHW - RLK
    3. Walk from Bayannur (RLK) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    23h 24m

  4. Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Wuhai Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Wuhai Airport (WUA)plane plane LHW - WUA
    3. Walk from Wuhai Airport (WUA) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    18h 50m

  5. Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Alxa Left Banner Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF)plane plane LHW - AXF
    3. Walk from Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    16h 25m

  6. Taxi to Alxa Left Banner Airport, fly to Dalanzadgad Airport, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Lanzhou to Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Alxa Left Banner Airport (AXF) to Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ)plane plane AXF - DLZ
    3. Walk from Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    30h 28m

Lanzhou (LHW) to Jinchang (JIC) flights

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Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Lanzhou, China and Gobi Desert, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Lanzhou to Gobi Desert. However, you can take the bus to Lanzhou Airport, walk to Lanzhou (LHW) airport, fly to Jinchang (JIC), then travel to Gobi Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lanzhou Airport, walk to Lanzhou (LHW) airport, fly to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY), then travel to Gobi Desert.

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