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

The cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥900 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥900 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Sichuan and Qinghai?

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.

How far is it from Sichuan to Qinghai?

The distance between Sichuan and Qinghai is 731 km. The road distance is 945.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs ¥300 - ¥900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Sichuan to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sichuan to Qinghai train from?

Sichuan to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.

Train or fly from Sichuan to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Sichuan to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥450 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥900 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Sichuan to Qinghai train arrive?

Sichuan to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Sichuan to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Sichuan to Qinghai is 945 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Sichuan to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 25+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Sichuan to Qinghai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and line 1 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Sichuan to Qinghai by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xining
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN)plane CTU - XNN
4h 20m
¥458–2,733
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
11h 11m
¥304–880
Drive 945.4 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Xiningcar 945.4 km
12h 59m
¥798–1,152
Fly Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Xining
1. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Xining (XNN)plane MIG - XNN
4h 10m
¥931–3,431
Line 1 subway, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway
2. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Xining (XNN)plane TFU - XNN
5h 15m
¥483–2,740
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Yushu
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Yushu (YUS)plane TFU - YUS
4h 47m
¥1,367–3,989

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xining (XNN) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

¥433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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) 4 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.

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