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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Golmud to Lanzhou

Composite routes from Golmud to Lanzhou

Cheapest
17 h 19 min
Car
1433 km.
from $78
Other
4 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $10.87
15 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $194.57
10 h 6 min
800 km.
from $40.13

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
China Eastern Airlines
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Sichuan Airlines
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China Express Airlines
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Tibet Airlines Corporation
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Urumqi Airlines Co
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China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 13m
Every day
$82.70–$279.90
Sichuan Airlines
Website
14h 30m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.12–$292.62
China Express Airlines
Website
18h
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.67–$508.90
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$114.50–$203.56
Urumqi Airlines Co
Website
16h 30m
Every day
$82.70–$381.68
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways D-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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Lanzhou Rail Transit
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
43 min
4 times a day
$12.09–$22.90
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
9h 41m
4 times a day
$16.54–$36.90
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Lanzhou Rail Transit
Website
13 min
Every 5 minutes
+86-0931-5161111
+86-0931-5161111
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$4.61
0931-96556
0931-96556
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Lanzhou is to train which costs $14.13 - $31.52 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Lanzhou is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs $14.13 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Lanzhou?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud and arriving at Lanzhou. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Golmud to Lanzhou?

The distance between Golmud and Lanzhou is 860 km. The road distance is 980.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Lanzhou without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs $14.13 - $31.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Golmud to Lanzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Lanzhou train from?

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

Where does the Golmud to Lanzhou train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Golmud to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Lanzhou is 981 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Golmud to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 48+ hotels available in Lanzhou. Prices start at $16.39 per night.
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