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

The cheapest way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to bus and train which costs ¥200 - ¥350 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct train between Datong and Lanzhou?

No, there is no direct train from Datong to Lanzhou. However, there are services departing from Datong and arriving at Dongfanghong Square via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North and West Railway Station North Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Datong to Lanzhou?

The distance between Datong and Lanzhou is 1171 km. The road distance is 1152.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Datong to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Datong to Lanzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Datong to Lanzhou train from?

Datong to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong station.

Train or bus from Datong to Lanzhou?

The best way to get from Datong to Lanzhou is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 33m.

Where does the Datong to Lanzhou train arrive?

Datong to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.

Can I drive from Datong to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Lanzhou is 1152 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Datong to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 51+ hotels available in Lanzhou.

Datong to Lanzhou - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Datong to Lanzhou by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
2. Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Lanzhou (LHW)HET - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
7h 55m
¥628–1,828
Bus, train via Taiyuan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
2. Take the train from Taiyuan to LanzhouBeijing West
16h 34m
¥180–419
Train
1. Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan South
2. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an North
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
13h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
2. Take the bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
19h 33m
Drive 1,152.1 km
1. Drive from Datong to Lanzhou1,152.1 km
11h 40m
¥1,032–1,490
Train to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
2. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lanzhou (LHW)PEK - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
7h 19m
¥1,935–2,461
Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
2. Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airport
3. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Lanzhou (LHW)PKX - LHW
4. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
7h 39m
¥897–2,578
Bus to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
2. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lanzhou (LHW)TYN - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
9h 41m
¥1,162–3,517
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
2. Take the train from Hohhot to Lanzhou2635
21h 20m
¥200–350

Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

¥527Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,171.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Lanzhou, China?

You can take a train from Datong to Dongfanghong Square via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, and West Railway Station North Square in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong bus station to Lanzhou via Hohhot, Yinchuan Traveling Bus Station, and Yinchuan Nanmen Station in around 19h 33m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines