What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥140 - ¥370 and takes 16h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct bus between Beijing and Lanzhou?

No, there is no direct bus from Beijing to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Beijing and arriving at Lanzhou via Pingliang West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Lanzhou?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing West Station station and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 38m.

How far is it from Beijing to Lanzhou?

The distance between Beijing and Lanzhou is 1706 km. The road distance is 1430 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Lanzhou without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou without a car is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥700 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Lanzhou?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Beijing to Lanzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Lanzhou bus from?

Beijing to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Beijing station.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Lanzhou train from?

Beijing to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or bus from Beijing to Lanzhou?

The best way to get from Beijing to Lanzhou is to train via West Railway Station North Square which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥700 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥571 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Beijing to Lanzhou bus arrive?

Beijing to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Pingliang East station.

Where does the Beijing to Lanzhou train arrive?

Beijing to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Lanzhou is 1430 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Beijing to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 50+ hotels available in Lanzhou.

Beijing to Lanzhou - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Beijing to Lanzhou by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via West Railway Station North Square
best
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Beijing West / ...
7h 3m
¥700–850
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhoutrain Beijing West
16h 38m
¥140–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beijing to Pingliang Eastbus
2. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
20h 30m
¥571
Drive 1,430 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Lanzhoucar 1,430 km
14h 30m
¥1,257–1,815
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PEK - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
4h 57m
¥1,154–3,259
Train via Baiyin
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Baiyin Westtrain Beijing West
2. Take the train from Baiyin West to Lanzhoutrain 2635
19h
¥154–413
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PKX - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
5h 12m
¥703–2,262
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane TSN - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
5h 35m
¥626–1,900

Beijing to Lanzhou by train

27Weekly Trains

16h 38mAverage Duration

¥140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,705.9 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Lanzhou, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥700–850 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beijing to Lanzhou via Pingliang West in around 20h 30m.

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