Facts about the transport from Chengdu to Lanzhou
| Cheapest Transport | $45 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:10 AM |
| Latest Departure | 2:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 390 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air China, Sichuan Airlines |
Chengdu to Lanzhou
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Chengdu to Lanzhou Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 00:32 | 13:17 | $52.17 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 06:00 | 07:05 | $124.63 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 06:25 | 12:55 | $450.30 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 06:55 | 15:20 | $547.12 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 07:15 | 08:30 | $371.61 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 08:00 | 16:45 | $960.78 | |
Train | China Railway | Standing | 08:24 | 20:36 | $21.29 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 10:40 | 19:05 | $642.33 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 11:52 | 19:40 | $43.32 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 13:00 | 19:05 | $642.33 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 13:39 | 20:58 | $43.32 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 14:30 | 21:42 | $43.32 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 15:21 | 03:56 | $52.17 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 15:41 | 04:03 | $52.17 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 16:15 | 23:40 | $508.12 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 16:37 | 04:11 | $52.17 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 17:10 | 00:50 | $599.05 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 18:30 | 00:50 | $599.05 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 19:55 | 00:30 | $642.33 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 20:42 | 08:10 | $52.17 |
How to get from Chengdu to Lanzhou
Travelling between Chengdu and Lanzhou is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 44.52 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 44.37.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Lanzhou?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Chengdu and Lanzhou depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chengdu and Lanzhou. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 48m to reach Lanzhou.
How much does it cost to get from Chengdu to Lanzhou?
Travelling between Chengdu and Lanzhou can be as cheap as USD 44.37 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 44.52 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chengdu and Lanzhou ?
- 5 from Chengdu to Lanzhou starting from 11:52 Chengdu East until 14:30 Chengdu East
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chengdu to Lanzhou.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chengdu to Lanzhou, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.78.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chengdu and Lanzhou
Air China, Sichuan Airlines
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chengdu to Lanzhou?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train
Transportation from Chengdu to Lanzhou
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Trains$ 44.37
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Flights$ 119.78
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available