There are 5 ways to get from Jiayuguan to Xining by plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xining (XNN)plane JGN - XNN
5h 36m¥1,278–6,088Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou Westtrain K9662 / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
13h 10m¥127–398Train via Jiuquan
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain T6601 / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Xiningtrain Shanghai / ...
13h 2m¥146–473Drive 567.2 km
- Drive from Jiayuguan to Xiningcar 567.2 km
6h¥478–690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jiayuguan to Xiningtaxi 567.2 km
6h¥850–1,100
Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jiayuguan to Xining is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥400 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Jiayuguan to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Jiayuguan to Xining. However, there are services departing from Jiayuguan and arriving at Xining via Jiuquan and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Jiayuguan and Xining is 535 km. The road distance is 567.2 km.
The best way to get from Jiayuguan to Xining without a car is to train via Jiuquan which takes 13h 2m and costs ¥140 - ¥480.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Jiayuguan to Xining, including transfers.
Jiayuguan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Jiuquan station.
The best way to get from Jiayuguan to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Jiuquan, which costs ¥140 - ¥480 and takes 13h 2m.
Jiayuguan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jiayuguan to Xining is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Jiayuguan to Xining.
What companies run services between Jiayuguan, China and Xining, China?
China Express Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jiayuguan to Xining via Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, and Lanzhou in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–8,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Xining via Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Xining via Yinchuan Hedong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–7,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–200
- Soft sleeper
- ¥230–300
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 12+ hotels available in Xining.