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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥500 and takes 23h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥1900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanzhou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Shanghai via Yinchuan Nanmen Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Shanghai station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 28m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The distance between Lanzhou and Shanghai is 1819 km. The road distance is 1944.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai without a car is to train via Hangzhou which takes 14h 9m and costs ¥950 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Shanghai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to train via Hangzhou which takes 14h 9m and costs ¥950 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥718 and takes 36h 30m.

Where does the Lanzhou to Shanghai bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Shanghai bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Yinchuan Nanmen Station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Shanghai train arrive?

Lanzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Shanghai is 1945 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Lanzhou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1678+ hotels available in Shanghai.

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

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

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Bus, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane LHW - SHA
5h 11m
¥1,935–4,235
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Shanghai stationtrain Ürümqi / ...
23h 28m
¥190–500
Train via Hangzhou
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Hangzhou Easttrain Lanzhou West
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Cangnan / ...
14h 9m
¥970–1,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghaibus
36h 30m
¥718
Drive 1,944.8 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Shanghaicar 1,944.8 km
20h 15m
¥1,694–2,447
Bus, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane LHW - PVG
5h 37m
¥835–2,785
Bus, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane LHW - HGH
3. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
7h 29m
¥807–2,874
Bus, fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane LHW - WUX
3. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
6h 32m
¥2,057–4,416
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Dingxitrain
2. Take the train from Dingxi to Kunshantrain
3. Take the train from Kunshan Station to Shanghai South Station stationtrain
33h 51m
¥233–618

Lanzhou to Shanghai by train

35Weekly Trains

23h 28mAverage Duration

¥190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai.

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Distance: 1,819.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a subway from Dongfanghong Square to South Shaanxi Road via West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou West Station, Hangzhou East, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 14h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanzhou to Shanghai via Yinchuan Nanmen Station in around 36h 30m.

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