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How to get fromZhangye to Qinghai Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Zhangye to Qinghai Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    13h
    ¥178–357

  2. Train, bus via Dongchuan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Hekou Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hekou South to Xiningtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    15h 54m
    ¥169–322

  3. Drive 388.1 km

    1. Drive from Zhangye to Qinghai Lakecar car 388.1 km
    6h 45m
    ¥330–477

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zhangye to Qinghai Laketaxi taxi 388.1 km
    6h 45m
    ¥600–750

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 924.9 km
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Zhangye, China and Qinghai Lake, China?

There is no direct connection from Zhangye to Qinghai Lake. However, you can take the train to Lanzhou West Station, take the train to Xining, walk to Xining Bayi Road, then take the bus to Qinghai Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Zhangye to Qinghai Lake in around 6h 45m.

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