Lanzhou is a major transportation hub in Northwest China, featuring Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW), Lanzhou Railway Station, and Lanzhou West Railway Station, along with several long-distance bus stations.
By Air (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport - LHW):
From Beijing: Direct flights typically take 2.5-3 hours, with one-way fares starting from approximately $73 USD or £54 EUR.
From Shanghai: Direct flights generally take 3-4 hours, with one-way fares starting from around $65 USD.
From United States: There are no direct flights. Routes with stops can take 20 hours 15 minutes to over 46 hours, with one-way fares starting from $406 USD.
From Airport to City Center:
Intercity Train: Approximately 30-50 minutes, costing around CNY 18.5-26.
Airport Bus: Takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, with a fare of CNY 30 or €5-€7.
Taxi: The journey is typically 60-80 minutes, costing around CNY 120-140 to downtown or CNY 250-300 to the city center.
By Train:
High-Speed Trains:
From Beijing (Beijing West Railway Station) to Lanzhou West Railway Station: Takes approximately 6.5-9.5 hours, with fares ranging from CNY 600-850.
From Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station) to Lanzhou West Railway Station: Takes about 10.5-11.5 hours, with fares starting from around $33.40 USD.
Normal-Speed Trains:
From Beijing to Lanzhou Railway Station/Lanzhou West Railway Station: Takes about 16.5-21 hours, with fares starting from CNY 189.5.
By Long-Distance Bus:
From Lanzhou West Bus Station:
To Xiahe: Approximately 4 hours, costing around RMB 30.
To Dunhuang: Can take about 27 hours.
From Lanzhou East Bus Station:
To Xi'an (sleeper bus): Approximately 15 hours, costing around RMB 105.
To Tianshui: Around 9 hours, with fares starting from RMB 27.
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