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32 h 45 min
2962 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Xining to Bishkek

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Cheapest
By car (2 962 km)
32 h 45 min
2962 km.
from $162
Other
Train
2 d 5 h 32 min
2412 km.
from $182.28
Train, Plane
16 h 12 min
2411 km.
from $288.54
Bus, Plane
18 h 8 min
2411 km.
from $205.29
Train, Bus
2 d 8 h 53 min
2408 km.
Train, drive via Yinchuan
2 d 22 h 19 min
2412 km.
from $151.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Xining to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Manas
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Xining to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Xining to Manas
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$391.30
Plane from Lanzhou to Manas
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$391.30

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$13.59

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Train from Xining to Minghe
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$13.04
Train from Minghe South to Tianshui
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$35.87

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96
Train from Ürümqi to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$11.96
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22
Train from Tianshui to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$76.09

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Dostyk to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Almaty 1 to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
17h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Zhety-Su to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.02–$11.96
Train from Xining to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$26.09

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$17.39
Train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
23h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$59.78

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Altynkol to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29
Train from Altynkol to Jeti-su
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.91–$6.52

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Balhash to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
12h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Bishkek is to train and drive which costs $92.39 - $184.78 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Bishkek is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Xining to Bishkek?

The distance between Xining and Bishkek is 2511 km. The road distance is 2948 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Xining to Bishkek, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Xining to Bishkek?

The best way to get from Xining to Bishkek is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 . There are no good options to train or bus between Xining to Bishkek.

What is the time difference between Xining and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 16:15 in Xining and 14:15 in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Xining to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Bishkek is 2948 km. It takes approximately 32h 15m to drive from Xining to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 652+ hotels available in Bishkek. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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