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Shanghai to Lanzhou

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou
Search for tickets from Shanghai to Lanzhou in the next 7 days. Flights start at €65. Trains start at €33.

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Cheapest
08:57
29h 34m
14:31
ShanghaiLanzhou
€33
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Fastest
06:48
9h 37m
16:25
Shanghai HongqiaoLanzhouxi(Lanzhou West)
€127
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11:58
31h 15m
19:13
ShanghaiLanzhou
€33
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11:58
31h 52m
19:50
ShanghaiLanzhouxi(Lanzhou West)
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  • Prices shown from Shanghai to Lanzhou are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare Flights and Trains from Shanghai to Lanzhou

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou costs only €33 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 46m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Trains Cheapest
Average price €33
Average duration20h 59m
Departure Time08:57 - 19:50
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Flights Fastest
Average price €86
Average duration3h 46m
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Lanzhou?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Lanzhou?

Average train fares from Shanghai to Lanzhou for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Lanzhou is Monday, with an average price of €33.

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Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou is November, with an average price of €73; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to €197.

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    Jul
  • €133
    Aug
  • €139
    Sep
  • €102
    Oct
  • €73
    Nov
  • €91
    Dec
  • €114
    Jan
  • €197
    Feb
  • €75
    Mar
  • €116
    Apr
  • €141
    May
  • €147
    Jun

Shanghai to Lanzhou travel tips

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Find departure & arrival points near Shanghai and Lanzhou

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Shanghai China
Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China
Jiading Shanghai China

Popular train stations near Lanzhou

Lanzhoudong(Lanzhou East) Lanzhou China
Lanzhou Lanzhou China
Sangyuanzi Lanzhou China
Yanchanglu Subdistrict Lanzhou China
Shuiyuan Lanzhou China

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular airports near Lanzhou

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) Lanzhou China
Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN) Nearby Xining China

Recommended hotels in Lanzhou

Sujie Inn (Xiaoxihu Subway Station Yellow River Mother Sculpture Statue)
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Little West Lake/Cultural Palace | 3.39 km from downtown
46% off
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Hexiayi Hostel
9.2 /10
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Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street | 11.52 km from downtown
38% off
€8 €5
Ibis Hotel (Lanzhou West Railway Station)
9 /10
1395 Reviews
Ibis Hotel (Lanzhou West Railway Station)
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Lanzhouxi Railway Station/Zhongtianjian Square | 6.75 km from downtown
15% off
€26 €22
Lanzhou Jukeyuan Business Hotel
9 /10
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Gansu Grand Theatre/International Convention and Exhibition Center | 2.4 km from downtown
50% off
€16 €8

How to travel from Shanghai to Lanzhou: FAQs

  • How far is it from Shanghai to Lanzhou?

    It’s about 1744 km (1084 miles) from Shanghai to Lanzhou.
  • You can travel from Shanghai to Lanzhou in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 46 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 20h 59m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Lanzhou is by Trains, with an average price of €33. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €86 on avergae.
  • For trips between Shanghai and Lanzhou, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport; Trains depart from Shanghai and arrive at Lanzhoudong(Lanzhou East).
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou are typically cheapest November, with an average fare of €73. Flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €33
  • There is a 0h time difference between Shanghai and Lanzhou.