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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Beijing to Xining

Composite routes from Beijing to Xining

Cheapest
16 h 38 min
Car
1626 km.
from $89
Other
23 h 4 min
1326 km.
from $39.54
5 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1325 km.
from $180.49
5 h 52 min
Train, Plane
1325 km.
from $229.25
5 h 28 min
Train, Plane
1325 km.
from $143.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Xining
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$163.04

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$510.87

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

China United

Website:
flycua.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$304.35

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$347.83

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$282.61
Plane from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$217.39

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
10h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$125.00
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.15
Train from Beijing West to Zhengding
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$16.30

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Ledu
Ave. Duration:
21h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$65.22
Train from Ledu to Xining
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.70

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Ledu to Xining
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.28–$7.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xining?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xining is to train via Haidong which costs $26.09 - $70.65 and takes 23h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing West and arriving at Xining. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Beijing to Xining?

The distance between Beijing and Xining is 1384 km. The road distance is 1642.4 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Xining without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $108.70 - $125 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Xining?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Beijing to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Xining train from?

Beijing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Xining?

The best way to get from Beijing to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $125 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Beijing to Xining train arrive?

Beijing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Xining is 1642 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Beijing to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 31+ hotels available in Xining. Prices start at $12.20 per night.
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