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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Lanzhou is to bus and train via Chengdu which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 26h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥650 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Lijiang and Lanzhou?

No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Kunming, Xi'an North and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Lanzhou?

The distance between Lijiang and Lanzhou is 1239 km. The road distance is 1611 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lijiang to Lanzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Lanzhou train from?

Lijiang to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.

Where does the Lijiang to Lanzhou train arrive?

Lijiang to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Lanzhou is 1611 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Lijiang to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 65+ hotels available in Lanzhou.

Lijiang to Lanzhou - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Lanzhou by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane LJG - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
5h 20m
¥650–3,250
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
18h 29m
¥1,095–1,490
Drive 1,611 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Lanzhoucar 1,611 km
17h 49m
¥1,370–1,979
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane DIG - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
8h 22m
¥926–4,056
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Lanzhoutrain
21h 55m
¥985–1,564
Bus, train via Chengdu
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Lanzhoutrain
26h 53m
¥798–1,039

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

¥621Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,239.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Dongfanghong Square via Lijiang, Kunming, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, and West Railway Station North Square in around 18h 29m.

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