ChinaChinaLanzhou to Shanghai shipping route.
2,101 km by rail, about 2.9 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lanzhou and Shanghai
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LanzhouRailShanghaiRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,101 km (1,305 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,716 km |
| Transit time | 2.9 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lanzhou to Shanghai shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lanzhou, China to Shanghai, China runs 2,101 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 1,716 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.9 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Shanghai.
Of 15 rail routes from Lanzhou in this directory, Shanghai is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Kunming (2,049 km), Urumqi (1,847 km) and Beijing (1,686 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lanzhou to Shanghai?
2,101 km by rail (1,716 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lanzhou to Shanghai?
About 2.9 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 Shanghai to Lanzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Lanzhou to Beijing1,686 km
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- Xi'an to Shanghai1,474 km
- Guangzhou to Shanghai1,738 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.