Shanghai to Lanzhou

Shanghai to Lanzhou

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Shanghai to Lanzhou Schedule

Shanghai to Lanzhou Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Business Class 02:08 - 12:18¥ 3,061
China Railway Second Class Seat 06:32 - 17:44¥ 1,104
China Railway Standing 08:57 - 10:26¥ 334
China Railway Hard Seat 10:56 - 17:47¥ 334
China Railway Hard Sleeper 13:55 - 12:06¥ 551
China Railway Standing 15:38 - 16:09¥ 306
China Railway Hard Seat 17:46 - 15:44¥ 306
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU840918:00 - 21:05¥ 3,609
China Railway Soft Seat 20:02 - 18:27¥ 447
China Railway Standing 23:55 - 08:02¥ 326

Transportation from Shanghai to Lanzhou

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Lanzhou

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport2h 55m
Earliest Departure7:50 午前
Latest Departure9:55 午後
Departures per day18
Distance1481 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou

Travelling between Shanghai 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 134.72 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 42.28.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 30 hours to travel between Shanghai and Lanzhou depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Lanzhou. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 37m to reach Lanzhou.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou?

Travelling between Shanghai and Lanzhou can be as cheap as USD 42.28 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 134.72 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 Shanghai and Lanzhou ?

  • 18 from Shanghai to Lanzhou starting from 08:57 Shanghai until 18:33 Shanghai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Lanzhou, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 91.19.

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 Shanghai and Lanzhou

China Eastern 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 Shanghai 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