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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan → Xining, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bishkek to Xining

Composite routes from Bishkek to Xining

Cheapest
32 h 3 min
Car
2960 km.
from $162
Other
18 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
2411 km.
from $288.89
46 h 23 min
Bus, Train
2411 km.
from $100.17
46 h 35 min
2412 km.
from $187.63
14 h 20 min
Bus, Train
2411 km.
from $364.17
17 h 45 min
Bus, Train
2411 km.
from $280.33
2 d 11 h 5 min
Bus, Train
2411 km.
from $179.16

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$760.87

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$326.09

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$358.70
Plane from Manas International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91
Plane from Manas International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78
Plane from Manas International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.62
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Kashgar
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$83.53

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$53.26

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.41–$13.04

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$20.65

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$11.96

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$31.52

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.02–$11.96
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$11.96
Train from Kashgar to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
37h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$108.70

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$17.39

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Xining is to bus and train via Ürümqi which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 46h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Xining is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Bishkek to Xining?

The distance between Bishkek and Xining is 2540 km. The road distance is 2965.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bishkek to Xining without a car is to bus and train via Ürümqi which takes 46h 23m and costs $46.74 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 18h 17m to get from Bishkek to Xining, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Xining?

Xining is 2h ahead of Bishkek. It is currently 17:28 in Bishkek and 19:28 in Xining.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Xining is 2965 km. It takes approximately 32h 31m to drive from Bishkek 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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