There are 8 ways to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Xi'an North
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
3h 33m¥195–425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xianyang Station to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai / ...
8h 33m¥90–185Bus
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
9h 9m¥253–279Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Xi An-XIY to Lanzhou583.7 km
6h 23mDrive 583.7 km
- Drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhoucar 583.7 km
6h 23m¥495–714Fly to Lanzhou, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane XIY - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
5h 5m¥356–1,993Fly to Xining, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN)plane XIY - XNN
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
5h 3m¥1,331–4,206Fly to Gannan Xiahe Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)plane XIY - GXH
- Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Xiahe Countytaxi
- Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhoubus
8h 13m¥982–3,307
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥90 - ¥190 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥190 - ¥430.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Xi An Airport and arriving at Gansu Lanzhou via Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Airport West and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Xi'an North and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Lanzhou is 601 km. The road distance is 583.7 km.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou without a car is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥190 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Xi'an station.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥190 - ¥430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥250 - ¥280 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Xi An Airport (XIY), China and Lanzhou, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–410 and the journey takes 2h 9m. China Railways G-Class also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Ctrip operates a bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥228 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Longnan Chengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥320–2,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Longnan Chengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥320–2,000
- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Xianyang Station to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥146–151
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–320
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Xi An-XIY to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ¥130–170
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More Questions & Answers
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Gansu Lanzhou station.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lanzhou.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Lanzhou. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.