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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Beijing is to train which costs ¥140 - ¥360 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Beijing is to bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Beijing?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanzhou to Beijing. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Beijing via Pingliang East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Beijing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Beijing West Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Beijing?

The distance between Lanzhou and Beijing is 1705 km. The road distance is 1430.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Beijing without a car is to train via Lanzhou West Station which takes 7h 59m and costs ¥700 - ¥900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lanzhou to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Beijing bus from?

Lanzhou to Beijing bus services, operated by Trip 8080, depart from Lanzhou station.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Beijing train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Beijing?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Beijing is to train via Lanzhou West Station which takes 7h 59m and costs ¥700 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥571 and takes 21h.

Where does the Lanzhou to Beijing bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Beijing bus services, operated by Trip 8080, arrive at Pingliang West station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Beijing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Beijing is 1430 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Lanzhou to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Beijing.

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

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

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Train via Lanzhou West Station
best
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Beijing West StationLanzhou West / ...
7h 59m
¥718–891
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Beijing West StationLhasa / ...
15h 59m
¥140–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
2. Take the bus from Pingliang East to Beijing
21h
¥571
Drive 1,430.2 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Beijing1,430.2 km
14h 31m
¥1,261–1,821
Bus, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)LHW - PEK
4h 48m
¥1,755–5,055
Train via Baiyin
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Baiyin West2635
2. Take the train from Baiyin West to Beijing West StationXining
19h 3m
¥153–414
Bus, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)LHW - PKX
3. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing West
5h 30m
Bus, fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)LHW - TSN
3. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing South
5h 25m
¥987–3,099

Lanzhou to Beijing by train

27Weekly Trains

15h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,705.3 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Lanzhou West Station to Beijing West Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥700–850 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanzhou to Beijing via Pingliang East in around 21h.

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