There are 5 ways to get from Wuhan to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xining (XNN)plane WUH - XNN
5h 28m¥1,626–3,628Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Wuchang to Xiningtrain Guangzhou
23h 1m¥183–448Train via Sanmenxia
- Take the train from Wuhan to Sanmenxia Southtrain Shenzhen
- Take the train from Sanmenxia South to Xiningtrain Beijing
11h 24m¥766–841Drive 1,555.5 km
- Drive from Wuhan to Xiningcar 1,555.5 km
16h 23m¥1,308–1,889Train
- Take the train from Hankou to Xinyang Easttrain
- Take the train from Xinyang East to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
11h 52m¥680–863
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wuhan to Xining is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥450 and takes 23h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wuhan to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Wuhan to Xining. However, there are services departing from Zhongshan Park and arriving at Xining via Hongshan Square, Wuhan and Sanmenxia South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Wuhan and Xining is 1353 km. The road distance is 1555.5 km.
The best way to get from Wuhan to Xining without a car is to train via Sanmenxia which takes 11h 24m and costs ¥750 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Wuhan to Xining, including transfers.
Wuhan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Wuhan station.
The best way to get from Wuhan to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train via Sanmenxia, which costs ¥750 - ¥850 and takes 11h 24m.
Wuhan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Sanmenxia South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wuhan to Xining is 1555 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Wuhan to Xining.
What companies run services between Wuhan, China and Xining, China?
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongshan Park to Xining via Hongshan Square, Wuhan station, Wuhan, Sanmenxia South, and Xining in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,600
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xining via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,800
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,300
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
Train from Wuhan to Sanmenxia South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥520–570
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
Train from Sanmenxia South to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥420–460
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Hankou to Xinyang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–270
Train from Xinyang East to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–620
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Wuchang to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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