Train to Xi’an
Lanzhou → Xi’an · about 4h
Train to Beijing
Xi’an → Beijing · about 5h
Lanzhou → Beijing
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About the trip from Lanzhou to Beijing
Lanzhou (China) and Beijing (China) are 1,180 km (733 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Xi’an: about 9h 15m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by train and flight via Zhangye, takes ~7h 45m. No flight is needed.
Step by step
- Train from Lanzhou to Xi’an: about 4h, 504 km
- Train from Xi’an to Beijing: about 5h, 912 km
Every route we know
- Train, via Xi’an: about 9h 15m, 1 change
- Train + Flight, via Zhangye: ~7h 45m, 1 change
- Train, direct: ~20h 25m, no changes
- Bus + Flight, via Tianshui: ~8h 10m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.