There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane XIY - JGN
4h 45m¥1,697–5,036Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Jiayuguantrain Shanghai
16h 48m¥172–415Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquantrain K9662
13h 15m¥287–686Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain T6601 / ...
19h 59m¥388–594Drive 1,303.5 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Jiuquancar 1,303.5 km
13h 36m¥1,099–1,588
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥420 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Jiuquan. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Jiuquan via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Xi'an and Jiuquan is 1159 km. The road distance is 1303.5 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 13h 15m and costs ¥280 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan, including transfers.
Xi'an to Jiuquan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Jiuquan is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥280 - ¥700 and takes 13h 15m.
Xi'an to Jiuquan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Jiuquan is 1304 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Xi'an to Jiuquan.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Jiuquan, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Jiuquan via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West, and Jiuquan in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Soft sleeper
- ¥220–290
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Xi'an to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥290–330
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–600
- 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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