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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lanzhou to Shanghai

Composite routes from Lanzhou to Shanghai

Cheapest
18 h 8 min
Car
1721 km.
from $94
Other
5 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1713 km.
from $189.41
13 h 30 min
1714 km.
from $137.98
36 h 30 min
1714 km.
from $145.96
5 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1713 km.
from $185.33
7 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1713 km.
from $179.51
32 h 40 min
1713 km.
from $72.13

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 10
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
Shanghai Airlines
Website
Hainan
Website
Xiamen Airlines
Website
Shandong Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
2h 52m
Every day
$86.96–$402.17
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 48m
Every day
$119.57–$478.26
Juneyao Airlines
Website
3h
Every day
$119.57–$423.91
Spring Airlines
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$103.26–$260.87
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 55m
Every day
$86.96–$315.22
Sichuan Airlines
Website
2h 53m
Every day
$97.83–$358.70
Shanghai Airlines
Website
2h 40m
Every day
$130.43–$478.26
Hainan
Website
2h 40m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$97.83–$271.74
Xiamen Airlines
Website
2h 52m
Every day
$119.57–$423.91
Shandong Airlines
Website
5h 30m
Every day
$141.30–$347.83
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
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China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
10h 55m
Twice daily
$119.57–$135.87
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
1h 6m
Every 3 hours
$9.24–$17.39
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
23h 23m
Twice daily
$26.09–$70.65
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
1h 19m
Twice daily
$2.83–$9.24
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Qichezhan
Website
Ctrip
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Lanzhou Airport Transportation
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Qichezhan
Website
30h
Once daily
$78.34
Ctrip
Website
5h 30m
Hourly
$18.98
400-830-6666
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Lanzhou Airport Transportation
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1h 6m
Every 30 minutes
$4.07
0931-96556
0931-96556
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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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