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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xi'an to Xining

Composite routes from Xi'an to Xining

Cheapest
9 h 4 min
Car
824 km.
from $45
Other
7 h 23 min
Bus, Train
698 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Hainan
Website
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
1h 40m
Every day
$76.09–$130.43
China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$70.65–$228.26
Hainan
Website
1h 45m
Every day
$65.22–$173.91
Train operators
Found: 5
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
Xi'an Metro
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
4h 8m
Once daily
$44.57–$48.91
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
4h 16m
Every 3 hours
$31.52–$76.09
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
9h 47m
4 times a day
$13.04–$29.35
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
12h 31m
Once daily
$11.96–$30.43
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Xi'an Metro
Website
12 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.26–$0.82
Bus operators
Found: 2
Xi'an Lintong Transportation
Qinghai Airport
Website
Xi'an Lintong Transportation
29 min
Every 15 minutes
Qinghai Airport
Website
1h
Hourly
$2.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Xining?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Xining is to train which costs $11.96 - $31.52 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Xining?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Xining is to line 4 subway and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $70.65 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Xi'an and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Xining via Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Xining?

The distance between Xi'an and Xining is 757 km. The road distance is 834.4 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Xining without a car is to train via Xi'an North which takes 5h 28m and costs $31.52 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Xining?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Xi'an to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Xining train from?

Xi'an to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.

Where does the Xi'an to Xining train arrive?

Xi'an to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Xining is 834 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Xi'an 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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