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

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xining is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥950 and takes 10h 19m.

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 23m and costs ¥2300 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Xining. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Xining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Beijing to Xining?

The distance between Beijing and Xining is 1381 km. The road distance is 1626.6 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 19m and costs ¥850 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs ¥2300 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥950 and takes 10h 19m.

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 1627 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Beijing to Xining.

How do I get a train ticket from Beijing to Xining?

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Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 13+ hotels available in Xining.

Beijing to Xining - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Xining by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN)plane PEK - XNN
5h 23m
¥2,345–2,650
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Xizhimen Stationsubway 13
2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Xiningtrain Beijing North
14h 25m
¥526–1,334
Train
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Xiningtrain Beijing
10h 19m
¥849–918
Drive 1,626.6 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Xiningcar 1,626.6 km
16h 38m
¥1,368–1,975
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xining (XNN)plane PKX - XNN
5h 34m
¥1,344–2,553
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xining (XNN)plane TSN - XNN
5h 57m
¥1,767–3,991

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 18mAverage Duration

¥2,426Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,380.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Xining, China?

Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Xining once daily. Tickets cost ¥800–900 and the journey takes 10h 13m.

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