What is the cheapest way to get from Tibet to Xining?

The cheapest way to get from Tibet to Xining is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥490 and takes 20h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tibet to Xining?

The fastest way to get from Tibet to Xining is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥950 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Tibet and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lasa Bus Station station and arriving at Xining. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tibet and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Tibet to Xining. However, there are services departing from Lhasa and arriving at Xining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

How far is it from Tibet to Xining?

The distance between Tibet and Xining is 1398 km. The road distance is 1794.5 km.

How do I travel from Tibet to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Tibet to Xining without a car is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs ¥190 - ¥490.

How long does it take to get from Tibet to Xining?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Tibet to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tibet to Xining bus from?

Tibet to Xining bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tibet to Xining train from?

Tibet to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tibet to Xining?

The best way to get from Tibet to Xining is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs ¥190 - ¥490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 and takes 30h 30m, you could also fly, which costs ¥600 - ¥3200 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Tibet to Xining bus arrive?

Tibet to Xining bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Xining station.

Where does the Tibet to Xining train arrive?

Tibet to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Tibet to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Tibet to Xining is 1794 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Tibet to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 25+ hotels available in Xining.

Tibet to Xining - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tibet to Xining by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xining (XNN)plane LXA - XNN
3h 55m
¥957–4,581
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain Lhasa
20h 47m
¥195–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus
30h 30m
¥340
Drive 1,794.5 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Xiningcar 1,794.5 km
21h 31m
¥1,516–2,190
Fly from Nyingchi Mainling Airport
1. Fly from Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) to Xining (XNN)plane LZY - XNN
5h 58m
¥646–3,150
Taxi to Changdu Bangda Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Chamdo to Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX)taxi
2. Fly from Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX) to Xining (XNN)plane BPX - XNN
7h
¥831–3,228

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xining (XNN) flights

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,398.3 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Tibet, China and Xining, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Xining every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 20h 41m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xining twice daily. Tickets cost ¥340 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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