There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Lanzhou by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train via West Railway Station North Square
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
2h 59m¥182–416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai / ...
8h 43m¥67–172Drive 602.7 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Lanzhoucar 602.7 km
6h 36m¥518–748Fly 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
7h 2m¥657–2,176Fly 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
7h 15m¥543–2,817
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥65 - ¥180 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Lanzhou is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Lanzhou. 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.
The distance between Xi'an and Lanzhou is 578 km. The road distance is 602.7 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Lanzhou without a car is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Xi'an to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Xi'an to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
Xi'an to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Lanzhou is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Xi'an to Lanzhou.
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What companies run services between Xi'an, 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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,100
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,100
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,600
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 Xi'an to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥151–155
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Xi'an to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–90
- Hard sleeper
- ¥120–170
- Soft sleeper
- ¥200–260
- 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
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