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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lanzhou to Golmud

Cheapest
17 h 20 min
Car
1672 km.
from $91

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Xining to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Lanzhou to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$483.46

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Xining to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$203.56
Plane from Lanzhou to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$292.62

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xining
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.09–$22.90
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.72
Train from Minghe South to Xining
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
9h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$36.90
Train from Xining to Golmud
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$29.90

Lanzhou Rail Transit

Phone:
+86-0931-5161111
Website:
lzgdjt.com/lzgd/
Train from Dongfanghong Square to West
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes

Bus operators

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Golmud is to train which costs $14.13 - $31.52 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Golmud is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $14.13 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Golmud?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Golmud. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Golmud?

The distance between Lanzhou and Golmud is 955 km. The road distance is 974.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $14.13 - $31.52 .

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

The train from Lanzhou to Golmud takes 9h 21m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Golmud train from?

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

Where does the Lanzhou to Golmud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Golmud?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Golmud is 975 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Lanzhou to Golmud.

Where can I stay near Golmud?

There are four+ hotels available in Golmud. Prices start at $47.09 per night.
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