There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3h 46m¥136–199Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus Chengguan District
3h 51m¥60–186Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Xining to Lanzhou-LHW223.3 km
2h 28mDrive 223.3 km
- Drive from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW)car 223.3 km
2h 28m¥190–274Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW)taxi 223.3 km
2h 28m¥370–450Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lanzhou Airportbus Chengguan District
4h 7m¥60–152
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW) is to train and bus which costs ¥60 - ¥160 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥180 - ¥280.
The distance between Xining and Lanzhou Airport (LHW) is 268 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW) without a car is to train and bus via Shangchuankou which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥130 - ¥200.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW) is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW).
There are two+ hotels available in Lanzhou Airport (LHW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Xining and Lanzhou Airport (LHW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Lanzhou Airport (LHW), China?
There is no direct connection from Xining to Lanzhou Airport (LHW). However, you can take the train to Minghe South, take the train to Lanzhou West Station, walk to West Railway Station North Square, take the subway to Lanzhou University, walk to Oriental Hotel, then take the bus to Lanzhou Airport. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Xining to Lanzhou-LHW on demand, and the journey takes 2h 28m.
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥210–300
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Xining to Lanzhou-LHW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ¥370–450
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