By Plane

Luoyang Airport (LYA)

Name: Luoyang Beijiao Airport

Distance to city: 10 km from city center

To city center: Airport shuttle bus (¥15, 30 min), taxi (¥30-50, 20 min)

Direct Flights From

Beijing

1.5h Daily

Shanghai

2h Daily

Guangzhou

2.5h Daily

Chengdu

2h Daily

Tip: Luoyang Airport has decent connections. High-speed train is often faster for nearby cities. Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) is 1.5h away with more international flights.

By High-Speed Train

Luoyang Longmen Station (洛阳龙门站)

Location: High-speed rail station, 10 km from city center

Take bus or taxi to Longmen Grottoes (20 min) or city center (30 min).

Popular Routes

From	Duration	Price	Notes
Beijing	3-4.5h	¥300-500	✅ Verified: 16 G-trains daily, fastest 2h59m (G361, G375). Excellent connection!
Xi'an	1.5h	¥150-200	Frequent G-trains, very convenient for combining Xi'an + Luoyang
Zhengzhou	40min	¥60-100	Very frequent trains, almost like a commuter route
Shanghai	5-6h	¥400-600	Multiple daily G-trains via Zhengzhou

Tip: ✅ Data verified via 12306 on 2026-05-26. IMPORTANT: Luoyang is on the main Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed line! 16 daily G-trains from Beijing (fastest 2h59m). Zhengzhou is only 40min away. From Luoyang Longmen Station, take bus to Longmen Grottoes (¥2, 20 min) or taxi (¥20-30).

By Long-Distance Bus

Luoyang Long-distance Bus Station

Location: City center

Routes: Routes to Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Kaifeng, nearby cities

Tip: Bus to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang: ¥30, 1.5h. Train is faster for most destinations.

By Car

From Zhengzhou

Distance: 140 km

Duration: 1.5h

Route: G30 Lianhuo Expressway

From Xi'an

Distance: 380 km

Duration: 4h

Route: G30 Lianhuo Expressway

From Beijing

Distance: 800 km

Duration: 8h

Route: G4 Jinggang'ao Expressway

Parking: Parking at Longmen Grottoes (¥10-20), Shaolin Temple (¥10-20).

Getting Around Luoyang

Public Transport

Bus to Longmen Grottoes (¥2, 40 min from city center). Tourist bus to Shaolin Temple (¥30, 1.5h). No metro.

Taxi & Ride-Hailing

Taxis affordable (starting ¥6). Didi app works. Taxi to Longmen Grottoes ¥20-30 from city center.

Bike Rental

Bike rental available. Good for exploring city center and along Yi River.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest way to get to Luoyang from Beijing?

✅ Verified: High-speed train is fastest - 16 daily G-trains, fastest 2h59m (G361, G375)! Tickets ¥300-500. Zhengzhou and Xi'an are also very close by train.

How do I get from Luoyang to Longmen Grottoes?

From Luoyang Longmen Station: Bus 71 or taxi (¥20-30, 20 min). From city center: Bus 81 (¥2, 40 min) or taxi (¥25-35). Longmen Grottoes is 12 km south of city center.

Can I visit both Xi'an and Luoyang in one trip?

YES! Xi'an and Luoyang are only 1.5h apart by high-speed train. Perfect combo: Xi'an for Terracotta Warriors, Luoyang for Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Both were ancient capitals.

How do I get to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang?

Take tourist bus from Luoyang Bus Station (¥30, 1.5h) to Shaolin Temple. Or train to Zhengzhou (40 min), then bus to Shaolin (1h). Many tour packages available.

What makes Luoyang special?

Luoyang was capital of 13 dynasties! Famous for: (1) Longmen Grottoes - UNESCO World Heritage, 100,000 Buddhist statues; (2) Shaolin Temple - birthplace of Kung Fu; (3) Peony Festival (April) - millions of peonies in bloom; (4) White Horse Temple - first Buddhist temple in China.

When is the best time to visit Luoyang?

April for Peony Festival (peak season, crowded). Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) have best weather. Summer can be hot. Winter is cold but fewer tourists.