ChinaChinaLanzhou to Xi'an shipping route.
627 km by rail, about 20 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lanzhou and Xi'an
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LanzhouRailXi'anRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 627 km (389 mi) |
| Straight line | 506 km |
| Transit time | 20 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lanzhou to Xi'an shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lanzhou, China to Xi'an, China runs 627 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 506 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 20 h 54 min. 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 Xi'an.
Of 15 rail routes from Lanzhou in this directory, Xi'an is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lanzhou to Xi'an?
627 km by rail (506 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lanzhou to Xi'an?
About 20 h 54 min 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 Xi'an to Lanzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Chongqing to Xi'an1,213 km
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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.