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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan is to bus which costs ¥140 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Yinchuan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Yinchuan Nanmen Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Yinchuan?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Yinchuan. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Yinchuan via Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Yinchuan?

The distance between Lanzhou and Yinchuan is 494 km. The road distance is 422.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥180 - ¥380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Yinchuan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Yinchuan train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥180 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Lanzhou to Yinchuan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lanzhou to Yinchuan train arrive?

Lanzhou to Yinchuan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Yinchuan station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Yinchuan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Yinchuan is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Lanzhou to Yinchuan.

Where can I stay near Yinchuan?

There are 38+ hotels available in Yinchuan.

Lanzhou to Yinchuan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Yinchuantrain Xining
4h 41m
¥183–375
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
5h 30m
¥140
Drive 422.7 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Yinchuancar 422.7 km
4h 20m
¥357–515
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanzhou to Yinchuantaxi 422.7 km
4h 20m
¥650–800
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC)plane LHW - INC
7h 4m
¥675–3,185

Lanzhou (LHW) to Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC) flights

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.1 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

China Railways D-Class operates a train from Lanzhou West to Yinchuan once daily. Tickets cost ¥150–350 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Ctrip operates a bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥140 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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