What is the cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan?

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan is to train via Shijiazhuang which costs ¥240 - ¥550 and takes 17h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan?

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan is to bus and fly and line 2 bus which takes 6h and costs ¥650 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Jinan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanzhou to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Jinan via Yinchuan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Jinan?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Jinan via Lanzhou West and Jinan East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Jinan?

The distance between Lanzhou and Jinan is 1316 km. The road distance is 1390.8 km.

How do I travel from Lanzhou to Jinan without a car?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs ¥750 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Jinan?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lanzhou to Jinan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Jinan bus from?

Lanzhou to Jinan bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Lanzhou station.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Jinan train from?

Lanzhou to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Lanzhou West station.

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Jinan?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Jinan is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs ¥750 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 4m.

Where does the Lanzhou to Jinan bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Jinan bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Yinchuan Nanmen Station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Jinan train arrive?

Lanzhou to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinan East station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Jinan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Jinan is 1391 km. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Lanzhou to Jinan.

Where can I stay near Jinan?

There are 126+ hotels available in Jinan.

Lanzhou to Jinan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, line 2 bus, and car

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Bus, fly, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane LHW - TNA
3. Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Stationbus
6h
¥650–2,050
Train via Shijiazhuang
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Shijiazhuangtrain Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Jinantrain Shijiazhuang
17h 28m
¥241–545
Train
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jinan Easttrain Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Jinan East to Jinantrain Qingdao / ...
11h 51m
¥783–845
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Bus Station to Jinanbus
24h 4m
Drive 1,390.8 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Jinancar 1,390.8 km
14h 1m
¥1,183–1,708

Lanzhou to Jinan by train

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17h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,316.2 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a subway from Dongfanghong Square to Jinan via West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou West, and Jinan East in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanzhou to Jinan via Yinchuan Nanmen Station and Yinchuan Bus Station in around 24h 4m.

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