There are 6 ways to get from Sichuan to Qinghai by plane, train, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN)plane CTU - XNN
4h 20m¥478–2,833Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
11h 11m¥304–880Drive 945.4 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Xiningcar 945.4 km
12h 59m¥795–1,148Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport
- Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Xining (XNN)plane LZO - XNN
3h 27m¥1,155–3,561Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Xining (XNN)plane MIG - XNN
4h 20m¥981–3,431Line 1 subway, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Xining (XNN)plane TFU - XNN
5h 30m¥493–2,840
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥900 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct train from Sichuan to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Xining via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Sichuan and Qinghai is 731 km. The road distance is 945.4 km.
The best way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs ¥300 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Sichuan to Qinghai, including transfers.
Sichuan to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥470 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥900 and takes 11h 11m.
Sichuan to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sichuan to Qinghai is 945 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Sichuan to Qinghai.
What companies run services between Sichuan, China and Qinghai, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation and Air China fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Xining once daily. Tickets cost ¥286–850 and the journey takes 9h 52m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥450–2,800
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Luzhou Yunlong Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,400
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,900
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining via Yushu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,900
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,800
Train from Chengdu East to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥286–850
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥360–490
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–850
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Luomashi to Century City
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- chengdurail.com
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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