What is the cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an is to train and bus which costs ¥130 - ¥300 and takes 14h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ¥550 - ¥850.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Yan’an?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanzhou to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Gansu Lanzhou and arriving at Yan’an via City West Bus Station, Xi An Airport and Xi'an North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Yan’an?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Yan'an via Lanzhou West Station, Bei Kezhan, Beidajie and Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

The distance between Lanzhou and Yan’an is 900 km. The road distance is 690.4 km.

How do I travel from Lanzhou to Yan’an without a car?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥220 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Yan’an bus from?

Lanzhou to Yan’an bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Gansu Lanzhou station.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Yan’an train from?

Lanzhou to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Lanzhou West Station.

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Yan’an is to train via Xi'an which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥220 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 - ¥460 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Lanzhou to Yan’an bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Yan’an bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Xi'an station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Yan’an train arrive?

Lanzhou to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Yan’an?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Yan’an is 690 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Lanzhou to Yan’an.

Where can I stay near Yan’an?

There are 14+ hotels available in Yan’an.

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Train via Xi'an
best
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
2. Take the train from Xi'an to Yan'antrain Xi'an
8h 19m
¥226–568
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Suidetrain Xining
2. Take the train from Suide to Yan'antrain Xi'an
13h 45m
¥115–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
2. Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
15h 44m
¥343–453
Drive 690.4 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Yan’ancar 690.4 km
7h 1m
¥581–839
Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane LHW - ENY
7h 32m
¥597–2,851
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xi'antrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
14h 20m
¥131–298
Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Yulin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Yulin Airport (UYN)plane LHW - UYN
3. Take the train from Yulin to Yan'antrain
8h 4m
¥1,665–3,660
Subway, train to Xining, fly to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
1. Take the subway from Dongfanghong Square to West Railway Station North Squaresubway
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
3. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane XNN - ENY
5h 53m

Lanzhou to Yan’an by train

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Distance: 899.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Lanzhou, China and Yan’an, China?

You can take a subway from Dongfanghong Square to Yan'an via West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou West Station, Xi'an North, Bei Kezhan, Beidajie, Wulukou, and Xi'an in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Yan’an via Xi'an, City West Bus Station, Xi An Airport, and Xi'an North Bus Station in around 15h 44m.

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