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How to Travel from

Almaty to Lanzhou

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Transport providers

Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$825.74

9 Air Co Ltd

Website:
9air.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$419.22

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$76.22

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.81–$12.07
Train from Turfan to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$82.57

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.80

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.02

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$62.25

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$100.89

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.75

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Lanzhou is to bus and train which costs $38.04 - $119.57 and takes 36h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Lanzhou is to fly and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Almaty to Lanzhou?

The distance between Almaty and Lanzhou is 2466 km. The road distance is 2898.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Lanzhou without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 58m and costs $38.04 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Almaty to Lanzhou, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Lanzhou?

Lanzhou is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 07:23 in Almaty and 10:23 in Lanzhou.

Can I drive from Almaty to Lanzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Lanzhou is 2898 km. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Almaty to Lanzhou.

Where can I stay near Lanzhou?

There are 48+ hotels available in Lanzhou. Prices start at $16.93 per night.
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