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Nine ways to Travel from Lanzhou to Shanghai

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Cheapest
By car (1 769 km)
18 h
1769 km.
from $97
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Plane from Lanzhou (Nanchong Airport) to Shanghai (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport)
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Rideshare
18 h
1769 km.
from $23.07
Bus, Plane (Bus)
5 h 10 min
1713 km.
from $189.41
Train via Hangzhou
13 h 30 min
1714 km.
from $137.98
Bus
36 h 30 min
1714 km.
from $145.96
Bus, Plane (Bus)
5 h 25 min
1713 km.
from $185.33
Bus, Plane (Bus)
7 h 19 min
1713 km.
from $179.51
Train
32 h 40 min
1713 km.
from $72.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$470.74
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$445.29

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$559.79
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$432.57

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$356.23

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$305.34
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$267.17

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$368.96
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$318.06

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$432.57

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$407.12
Plane from Lanzhou to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$445.29

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.95–$159.03
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$12.72

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$20.36

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lanzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
23h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$82.70
Train from Lanzhou to Dingxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$12.09

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Dingxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$10.81
Train from Dingxi to Kunshan
Ave. Duration:
28h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$76.34
Train from Kunshan to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.42–$8.27

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$91.69

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.21

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:
$4.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to train which costs $26.09 - $70.65 and takes 23h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanzhou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Shanghai via Yinchuan Nanmen Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Shanghai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 23m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The distance between Lanzhou and Shanghai is 1820 km. The road distance is 1974.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai without a car is to train via Hangzhou which takes 13h 30m and costs $130.43 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Shanghai bus from?

Lanzhou to Shanghai bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Lanzhou station.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Shanghai train from?

Lanzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Lanzhou West Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Shanghai is to train via Hangzhou which takes 13h 30m and costs $130.43 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.32 and takes 36h 30m. There are no good options to train between Lanzhou to Shanghai.

Where does the Lanzhou to Shanghai bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Shanghai bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Yinchuan Nanmen Station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Shanghai train arrive?

Lanzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Shanghai is 1975 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Lanzhou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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