There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Lanzhou by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain Xining
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North / ...
2h 23m¥106–169Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2h 44m¥29–160Drive 217.2 km
- Drive from Xining to Lanzhoucar 217.2 km
2h 35m¥187–270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xining to Lanzhoutaxi 217.2 km
2h 35m¥340–410Train
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
2h 28m¥30–160
Xining to Lanzhou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lanzhou is to train which costs ¥29 - ¥160 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Lanzhou is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥100 - ¥170.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Xining and Lanzhou is 196 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Lanzhou without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥100 - ¥170.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Xining to Lanzhou, including transfers.
Xining to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Lanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lanzhou is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Xining to Lanzhou.
There are 65+ hotels available in Lanzhou.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Lanzhou, China?
You can take a train from Xining to Dongfanghong Square via Minghe South, Lanzhou West Station, and West Railway Station North Square in around 2h 23m.
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥210–300
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ¥340–410
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