What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 32h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Xining via Lijiang, Kunming and Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Xining?

The distance between Shangri-La and Xining is 1030 km. The road distance is 1534 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xining without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 23h 7m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Shangri-La to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Xining train from?

Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.

Train or fly from Shangri-La to Xining?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 23h 7m.

Where does the Shangri-La to Xining train arrive?

Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Xining is 1534 km. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Shangri-La to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 29+ hotels available in Xining.

Shangri-La to Xining - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shangri-La to Xining by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport
best
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xining (XNN)plane DIG - XNN
6h 39m
¥2,250–6,056
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
3. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Shuangliu Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain
32h 45m
¥839–1,167
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain
23h 7m
¥1,166–1,665
Drive 1,534 km
1. Drive from Shangri-La to Xiningcar 1,534 km
21h 41m
¥1,305–1,884
Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN)plane LJG - XNN
9h 6m
¥1,115–4,941
Train
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
3. Take the train from Xiangyun to Chengdu Easttrain
4. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain
24h 47m
¥991–1,670

Shangri-La to Xining by train

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23h 7mAverage Duration

¥1,166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.9 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Xining, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Xining via Lijiang, Kunming, and Xi'an North in around 23h 7m.

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