There are 8 ways to get from Qinghai to Xi'an by train, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
4h 9m¥278–591Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain Xining
4h 36m¥253–581Drive 821.3 km
- Drive from Xining to Xi'ancar 821.3 km
8h 54m¥686–990Fly from Golmud Airport
- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane GOQ - XIY
3h 16m¥1,489–3,761Fly from Xining
- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane XNN - XIY
4h 24m¥428–2,467Fly from Yushu
- Fly from Yushu (YUS) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane YUS - XIY
5h 45m¥575–2,715Fly from Delingha Airport
- Fly from Delingha Airport (HXD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HXD - XIY
8h 26m¥1,414–3,749Taxi to Gannan Xiahe Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Rongwo to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)taxi
- Fly from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane GXH - XIY
4h 43m¥1,071–3,235
Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥600 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3800.
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 9m.
The distance between Qinghai and Xi'an is 762 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.
The best way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥270 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Qinghai to Xi'an, including transfers.
Qinghai to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Qinghai to Xi'an is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥270 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1400 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 16m.
Qinghai to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qinghai to Xi'an is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Qinghai to Xi'an.
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 9m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines flies from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Yushu to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Delingha Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,600
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
Flights from Yushu to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,900
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥330–470
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
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