There are 3 ways to get from Golmud to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Golmud to Xining by train
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The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Xining is to train which costs ¥90 - ¥200 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥390 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud and arriving at Xining. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Golmud and Xining is 667 km. The road distance is 758.4 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Xining without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥90 - ¥200.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Golmud to Xining, including transfers.
Golmud to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥390 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥90 - ¥200 and takes 6h 2m.
Golmud to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Xining is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Golmud to Xining.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Xining, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation and China Eastern Airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Xining every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥90–195 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,300
Train from Golmud to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥185–195
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–390
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