There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Lanzhou by train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Chongqing
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain
26h 12m¥1,085–2,145Train via Chengdu
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Lanzhoutrain
31h 22m¥1,035–1,737Drive 2,785.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Lanzhoucar 2,785.9 km
33h 14m¥3,231–4,666Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, bus
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane LPQ - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
17h 55m¥1,246–4,149Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Lanzhoutrain
26h 24m¥1,222–2,262Fly from Wattay International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane VTE - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
8h 14m¥1,039–3,639
Laos to Lanzhou by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Lanzhou is to train via Chengdu which costs ¥1000 - ¥1800 and takes 31h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Lanzhou via Kunming South and Chongqing North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
The distance between Laos and Lanzhou is 2700 km. The road distance is 2785.9 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Lanzhou without a car is to train via Chongqing which takes 26h 12m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 26h 12m to get from Laos to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Laos to Lanzhou train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
Lanzhou is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 9:58 AM in Laos and 10:58 AM in Lanzhou.
Laos to Lanzhou train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Lanzhou is 2786 km. It takes approximately 33h 14m to drive from Laos to Lanzhou.
What companies run services between Laos and Lanzhou, China?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Lanzhou via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West Station, Chongqing West, S. Square of Chongqing N. station, and Chongqing North in around 26h 12m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lanzhou via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lanzhou via Kunming, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,500
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lanzhou via Wattay International Airport, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lanzhou via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lanzhou via Wattay International Airport, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–6,500
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lanzhou via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–6,000
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lanzhou via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,800
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lanzhou via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥260–360
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥430–650
Train from Chengdu East to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥286–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–420
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Chengdu Station to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥90–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥90–130
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥180–220
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥290–360
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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