What is the cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai?

The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥1100 and takes 20h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai?

The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct train between Qingdao and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Xining via Qingdao North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

How far is it from Qingdao to Qinghai?

The distance between Qingdao and Qinghai is 1699 km. The road distance is 1933.8 km.

How do I travel from Qingdao to Qinghai without a car?

The best way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 15h 47m and costs ¥950 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Qinghai?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Qingdao to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qingdao to Qinghai train from?

Qingdao to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao North station.

Train or fly from Qingdao to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Qingdao to Qinghai is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1200 and takes 15h 47m.

Where does the Qingdao to Qinghai train arrive?

Qingdao to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.

Can I drive from Qingdao to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Qinghai is 1934 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Qingdao to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 29+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Qingdao to Qinghai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Qingdao to Qinghai by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN)plane TAO - XNN
6h 26m
¥1,725–3,833
Train via Shangqiu
cheapest
1. Take the train from Qingdao to Shangqiutrain Qingdao
2. Take the train from Shangqiu to Xiningtrain Shanghai
27h 17m
¥544–1,078
Train
1. Take the train from Qingdao North to Lanzhou Westtrain Qingdao
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
15h 47m
¥997–1,181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinanbus
2. Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Minghe Southtrain
4. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
20h 42m
¥688–1,059
Drive 1,933.8 km
1. Drive from Qingdao to Xiningcar 1,933.8 km
19h 43m
¥1,644–2,375
Fly to Yushu
1. Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Yushu (YUS)plane TAO - YUS
7h 53m
¥1,759–3,582

Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

¥1,712Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,699.2 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Qinghai, China?

Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air China fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Xining via Qingdao North, Qingdao North, Lanzhou West Station, and Xining in around 15h 47m.

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