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2 d 3 h 40 min
4306 km.
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Kathmandu, Nepal → Xining, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Xining

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Xining

Cheapest
2 d 3 h 40 min
Car
4306 km.
from $236
Fastest
4 h 58 min
Plane
Other
38 h 38 min
Bus, Train
1832 km.
from $93.22
2 d 22 min
1833 km.
from $153.62
28 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1832 km.
from $343.26
11 h 48 min
Taxi, Plane
1832 km.
from $364

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.12–$433.21
Plane from Simara Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
12h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$637.07

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Simara Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$637.07

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$420.47
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Gannan
Ave. Duration:
23h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.86–$764.49
Plane from Simara Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$420.47

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.12–$433.21

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Xining
Ave. Duration:
20h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.03–$76.45

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xining
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.01

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$41.46
Bus from Xiahe County to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.55

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Xining is to drive and bus and train which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 38h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Xining?

The distance between Kathmandu and Xining is 1885 km. The road distance is 2669.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Kathmandu to Xining, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Kathmandu to Xining?

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 . There are no good options to train or bus between Kathmandu to Xining.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Xining?

Xining is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 16:05 in Kathmandu and 18:20 in Xining.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Xining is 2670 km. It takes approximately 35h 3m to drive from Kathmandu 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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