What is the cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an?

The cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥600 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an?

The fastest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct train between Qinghai and Xi'an?

No, there is no direct train from Qinghai to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Fengcheng 5-lu via Minghe South and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Qinghai to Xi'an?

The distance between Qinghai and Xi'an is 762 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.

How do I travel from Qinghai to Xi'an without a car?

The best way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥270 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Qinghai to Xi'an?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Qinghai to Xi'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qinghai to Xi'an train from?

Qinghai to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Qinghai to Xi'an?

The best way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥270 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1300 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Qinghai to Xi'an train arrive?

Qinghai to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.

Can I drive from Qinghai to Xi'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Qinghai to Xi'an is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Qinghai to Xi'an.

Where can I stay near Xi'an?

There are 556+ hotels available in Xi'an.

Qinghai to Xi'an - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Qinghai to Xi'an by train, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Shangchuankou
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain Xi'an North
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
4h 10m
¥278–591
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain Xining
4h 37m
¥253–581
Drive 821.3 km
1. Drive from Xining to Xi'ancar 821.3 km
8h 54m
¥699–1,009
Fly from Golmud Airport
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane GOQ - XIY
3h 13m
¥1,387–3,748
Fly from Xining, subway, line 4 subway
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane XNN - XIY
2. Take the subway from Airport West to North Railway Stationsubway
3. Take the subway from North station to Xingzheng Zhongxinsubway
4h 16m
¥1,339–4,343
Fly from Yushu
1. Fly from Yushu (YUS) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane YUS - XIY
5h 52m
¥1,376–3,891
Fly from Delingha Airport
1. Fly from Delingha Airport (HXD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HXD - XIY
7h 44m
¥1,305–3,725

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,368Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.3 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Qinghai, China and Xi'an, China?

You can take a vehicle from Xining to Fengcheng 5-lu via Xining, Minghe South, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and Hainan fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily.

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