There are 5 ways to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN)plane XIY - XNN
2h 57m¥1,249–3,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xianyang Station to Xiningtrain Shanghai
11h 21m¥105–225Train via Xian North Station
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
6h¥255–587Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
13h 12m¥281–429Drive 801.2 km
- Drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xiningcar 801.2 km
8h 49m¥680–982
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining is to train which costs ¥100 - ¥230 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining. However, there are services departing from Xi'an North and arriving at Xining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Xining is 680 km. The road distance is 801.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining without a car is to train via Xian North Station which takes 6h and costs ¥250 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining, including transfers.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train via Xian North Station, which costs ¥250 - ¥600 and takes 6h.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Xining.
What companies run services between Xi An Airport (XIY), China and Xining, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Hainan fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xi'an North to Xining every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥230–550 and the journey takes 4h 16m. China Railways G-Class also services this route once daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
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 Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
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
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Xianyang Station to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥185–195
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–380
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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