There are 6 ways to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Xi'an
best- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Xian Northtrain Hangzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
5h 31m¥402–675Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai / ...
13h 18m¥100–270Bus
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
- Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus
19h 30m¥363–446Drive 1,064.2 km
- Drive from Zhengzhou to Lanzhoucar 1,064.2 km
11h 13m¥905–1,307Fly, bus
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane CGO - LHW
- Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
4h 45m¥430–2,150Train #2
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Gangutrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Gangu to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai / ...
18h 27m¥128–362
Zhengzhou to Lanzhou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥100 - ¥270 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥430 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Zhengzhou and arriving at Lanzhou via Yinchuan Nanmen Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zhengzhou and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Zhengzhou and Lanzhou is 1028 km. The road distance is 1064.2 km.
The best way to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥400 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Zhengzhou to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Zhengzhou station.
Zhengzhou to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Zhengzhou station.
The best way to get from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou is to train via Xi'an which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥400 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥450 and takes 19h 30m.
What companies run services between Zhengzhou, China and Lanzhou, China?
You can take a train from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou via Yinchuan Nanmen Station in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- urumqi-air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,900
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Train from Zhengzhou to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥480–700
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 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 Zhengzhou to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥190–270
- Soft sleeper
- ¥320–410
Train from Zhengzhou to Gangu
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–130
- Hard sleeper
- ¥170–240
- Soft sleeper
- ¥270–360
Train from Gangu to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥70–100
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–160
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥140
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Zhengzhou to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Yinchuan Nanmen Station.
Zhengzhou to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zhengzhou to Lanzhou is 1064 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Zhengzhou to Lanzhou.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lanzhou.

















