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How to get fromSydney to Lanzhouby plane, bus, train or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Lanzhou by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Lanzhou, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane plane SYD - LHW
    2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus bus
    18h 8m
    ¥2,018–6,138

  2. Fly to Xining, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xining (XNN)plane plane SYD - XNN
    2. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    20h 46m
    ¥1,684–5,779

  3. Fly to Gannan Xiahe Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)plane plane SYD - GXH
    2. Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Xiahe Countytaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhoubus bus
    30h 1m
    ¥1,893–6,398

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,723Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lanzhou, China?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Lanzhou. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lanzhou (LHW), walk to Lanzhou Airport, then take the bus to Oriental Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Xining (XNN), walk to Xining Airport, take the bus to Xining station, walk to Xining, take the train to Lanzhou West Station, walk to West Railway Station North Square, then take the subway to Dongfanghong Square.

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