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

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

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  1. Bus, 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, 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, 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
    16h 9m

  4. Bus, 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
    15h 40m

  5. Bus, 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
    15h 50m

  6. Bus, fly to Dalanzadgad Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ)plane plane LHW - DLZ
    3. Walk from Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ) to Gobi Desertunknown unknown
    17h 21m

Lanzhou (LHW) to Jinchang (JIC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest 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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