What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Yining?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Yining is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 31h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chengdu to Yining?

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Yining is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Yining?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Yining. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Yining via Chengdu East Station, Guangyuan, Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Yining?

The distance between Chengdu and Yining is 2507 km. The road distance is 3079.6 km.

How do I travel from Chengdu to Yining without a car?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Yining without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 31h 2m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Yining?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Chengdu to Yining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Yining train from?

Chengdu to Yining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East Station.

Train or fly from Chengdu to Yining?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Yining is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 31h 2m.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Yining?

Yining is 2h behind Chengdu. It is currently 5:10 AM in Chengdu and 3:10 AM in Yining.

Where does the Chengdu to Yining train arrive?

Chengdu to Yining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Yining?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Yining is 3080 km. It takes approximately 34h 31m to drive from Chengdu to Yining.

Where can I stay near Yining?

There are 16+ hotels available in Yining.

Chengdu to Yining - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Yining by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane CTU - YIN
5h 57m
¥1,729–4,437
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Turfantrain
2. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
43h 7m
¥472–1,017
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
31h 2m
¥542–1,343
Drive 3,079.6 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Yiningcar 3,079.6 km
34h 31m
¥2,605–3,762
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane TFU - YIN
6h 54m
¥885–1,647
Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane MIG - YIN
11h 53m
¥1,086–4,842

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 39mAverage Duration

¥1,224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,506.8 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Yining, China?

Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu, and China Southern Airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Yining via East station, Chengdu East Station, Guangyuan, Lanzhou, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 31h 2m.

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