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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥500 and takes 24h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥950 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Lhasa and Lanzhou?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lasa Bus Station station and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 33h.

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Lanzhou?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lhasa and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 34m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Lanzhou?

The distance between Lhasa and Lanzhou is 1559 km. The road distance is 2012.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 24h 34m and costs ¥190 - ¥500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Lanzhou bus from?

Lhasa to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Lanzhou train from?

Lhasa to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train or bus from Lhasa to Lanzhou?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou is to train which takes 24h 34m and costs ¥190 - ¥500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥380 and takes 33h.

Where does the Lhasa to Lanzhou bus arrive?

Lhasa to Lanzhou bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Where does the Lhasa to Lanzhou train arrive?

Lhasa to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Lanzhou is 2012 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Lhasa to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 16+ hotels available in Lanzhou.

Lhasa to Lanzhou - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou by taxi, plane, bus, 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.

Taxi, fly to Lanzhou, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane LXA - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
4h 13m
¥966–4,590
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa
24h 34m
¥190–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhoubus
33h
¥380
Drive 2,012.2 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Lanzhoucar 2,012.2 km
23h 59m
¥1,729–2,497
Taxi, fly to Xining, train
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xining (XNN)plane LXA - XNN
3. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
6h 12m
¥1,032–4,731
Taxi, fly to Gannan Xiahe Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)plane LXA - GXH
3. Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Xiahe Countytaxi
4. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhoubus
9h 21m
¥2,341–7,450

Lhasa to Lanzhou by train

28Weekly Trains

24h 34mAverage Duration

¥190Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lhasa to Lanzhou.

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Distance: 1,558.6 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Lanzhou 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–500 and the journey takes 24h 34m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou once daily. Tickets cost ¥380 and the journey takes 33h.

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