With the opening of Lanzhou Airport’s T3 Terminal and the adjacent Zhongchuan Airport East Station on March of 2025, high-speed rail now offers the most efficient connection between Jiayuguan and Lanzhou’s international Zhongchuan Airport.
Step-by-Step Journey
Stage 1: Jiayuguan South Station → Lanzhou West Station
- Departure Station: Jiayuguan South Railway Station (Jiayuguannan)
- Frequency: 11 trains daily
- Duration: 4–4.5 hours
- Fares: ¥215 (2nd class) | ¥343 (1st class)
Stage 2: Lanzhou West Station → Zhongchuan Airport East Station
- Departure Station: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanzhouxi)
- Arrival Station: Zhongchuan Airport East Station (Zhongchuanjichangdong)
- Frequency: 20 trains daily (6:30 AM – 10:30 PM)
- Duration: 40–45 minutes
- Flat Fare: ¥20 (2nd class)
Route Summary Table & Check Live Schedule
| Route | Daily Trains | Duration | Price Range (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiayuguan South → Lanzhou West | 11 | 4–4.5 hrs | 215–645 |
| Lanzhou West → Zhongchuan Airport East | 20 | 40–45 mins | 20 |
| Search live schedule on https://www.trip.com/trains/china/ | |||
Travel Tips
1. At Lanzhou West Station
- Transfer Time: Minimum 30-40 minutes between trains
- Follow yellow “Intercity Train” signs to airport rail platforms
2. At Zhongchuan Airport East Station
- Direct elevator access to T3 Departures (3-minute walk)
- Last check-in 30 minutes before flight departure
- Zhongchuan Airport East Station is referred as Zhongchuanjichangdong Station
Alternative Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight (JGN→LHW) | 2 hrs | ¥600–1200 | Limited to 1 daily flight |
| Long-Distance Bus | 7–8 hrs | ¥180 |
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