There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Baotou by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)plane XIY - BAV
3h 45m¥452–2,496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an Train Station to Baotou Stationtrain Hangzhou
14h 12m¥108–262Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain Shanghaihongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Baotoutrain Xining
8h 35m¥449–697Drive 828.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Baotoucar 828.2 km
8h 26m¥701–1,012
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Baotou is to train which costs ¥100 - ¥270 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Baotou is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥450 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Baotou. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Baotou via Xian North and Yinchuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Xi'an and Baotou is 742 km. The road distance is 828.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Baotou without a car is to train via Yinchuan which takes 8h 35m and costs ¥440 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Xi'an to Baotou, including transfers.
Xi'an to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xian North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Baotou is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥450 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train via Yinchuan, which costs ¥440 - ¥700 and takes 8h 35m.
Xi'an to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Yinchuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Baotou is 828 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Xi'an to Baotou.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Baotou, China?
China Express Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Baotou via Bei Kezhan, Xian North, Yinchuan, and Baotou in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,400
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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