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How to get fromKathmandu to Xiningby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Xining by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Xining (XNN)plane plane KTM - XNN
    9h 36m
    ¥1,109–3,309

  2. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain train
    2d 5h
    ¥1,158–1,906

  3. Drive  2,822.4 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Xiningcar car 2,822.4 km
    37h 43m
    ¥2,419–3,494

  4. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Xining (XNN)plane plane SIF - XNN
    12h 24m
    ¥2,587–7,190

  5. Drive, bus, train via Dhulikhel

    1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain train
    2d 9h
    ¥1,179–1,980

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus bus
    2d 15h
    ¥1,316–1,769

  7. Drive, bus via Dhulikhel

    1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus bus
    2d 19h
    ¥1,337–1,843

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,088Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Xining, China?

Air China flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Xining (XNN) once daily.

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