Buses to Lanzhou
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Lanzhou, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou to Baiyin | China | 62 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Lanzhou to Linxia Chengguanzhen | China | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lanzhou to Dingxi | China | 89 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Lanzhou to Nianbo | China | 136 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Lanzhou to Tongren | China | 175 km (109 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Lanzhou to Xining | China | 197 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Lanzhou to Gangu Chengguanzhen | China | 199 km (124 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Lanzhou to Zhongwei | China | 202 km (125 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Lanzhou to Qiaotou | China | 217 km (135 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Lanzhou to Guyuan | China | 220 km (136 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuwei | China | 234 km (145 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Lanzhou to Tianshui | China | 238 km (148 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Lanzhou to Chongqing | China | 766 km (476 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Lanzhou to Chengdu | China | 600 km (373 mi) | about 11 h 1 min |
| Lanzhou to Beijing | China | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 21 h 25 min |
| Lanzhou to Tianjin | China | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 22 h 11 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuhan | China | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 20 h 45 min |
| Lanzhou to Xi’an | China | 504 km (313 mi) | about 9 h 17 min |
| Lanzhou to Hefei | China | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 23 h 59 min |
| Lanzhou to Weifang | China | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 24 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.