China
KazakhstanLanzhou to Astana shipping route.
3,700 km by rail, about 5.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lanzhou and Astana
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LanzhouRailAstanaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,700 km (2,299 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,064 km |
| Transit time | 5.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lanzhou to Astana shipping route by rail
Lanzhou to Astana by rail freight: 3,700 km of track, north west from China to Kazakhstan.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 5.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Lanzhou and Astana.
Of 15 rail routes from Lanzhou in this directory, Astana is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Almaty (3,155 km), Hanoi (2,710 km) and Guangzhou (2,650 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lanzhou to Astana?
3,700 km by rail (3,064 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lanzhou to Astana?
About 5.1 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Astana to Lanzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Lanzhou to Beijing1,686 km
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- Zhengzhou to Astana4,800 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.