What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Gansu?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Gansu is to train which costs ¥65 - ¥180 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Gansu?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Gansu is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.

Is there a direct train between Xi'an and Gansu?

No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Gansu. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Xi'an North and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Gansu?

The distance between Xi'an and Gansu is 578 km. The road distance is 602.7 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Gansu without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Gansu without a car is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Gansu?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Xi'an to Gansu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Gansu train from?

Xi'an to Gansu train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.

Train or fly from Xi'an to Gansu?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Gansu is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1200 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Xi'an to Gansu train arrive?

Xi'an to Gansu train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Gansu?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Gansu is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Xi'an to Gansu.

Where can I stay near Gansu?

There are 65+ hotels available in Gansu.

Xi'an to Gansu - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

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Train via West Railway Station North Square
best
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
2h 59m
¥182–416
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xi'an to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai / ...
9h
¥67–172
Drive 602.7 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Lanzhoucar 602.7 km
6h 36m
¥518–748
Fly to Jinchang
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC)plane XIY - JIC
3h 58m
¥1,282–3,716
Fly to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)plane XIY - GYU
2. Take the taxi from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) to Pingliangtaxi
4h 19m
¥1,147–2,916
Fly to Jiayuguan Airport
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane XIY - JGN
4h 50m
¥1,697–4,036
Fly to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY)plane XIY - YZY
4h 29m
¥1,297–4,836

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

¥1,256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Gansu, 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, China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC) once daily.

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