There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) by plane, train, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN)plane CTU - XNN
2h 46m¥1,606–5,509Train via West station
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain Xining
17h 25m¥124–295Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
12h 39m¥304–875Drive 919.6 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN)car 919.6 km
12h 42m¥782–1,129Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Xining (XNN)plane TFU - XNN
3h 58m¥502–2,919Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Xining (XNN)plane MIG - XNN
4h 36m¥1,013–3,814
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) is to train via West station which costs ¥120 - ¥300 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥1600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN). However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Xining via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Chengdu and Xining Airport (XNN) is 702 km. The road distance is 919.6 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ¥300 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN), including transfers.
Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥1600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥900 and takes 12h 39m.
Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN) is 920 km. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Chengdu to Xining Airport (XNN).
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Xining Airport (XNN), China?
Air China and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Xining once daily. Tickets cost ¥286–850 and the journey takes 9h 52m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–5,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–5,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–4,100
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,700
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–4,500
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,700
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–4,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining via Yushu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
Train from Chengdu East to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥286–850
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥360–490
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–850
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–100
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–170
Train from Chengdu West station to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥190–270
- Soft sleeper
- ¥310–400
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