What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥280 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct train between Xi'an and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Fengcheng 5-lu and arriving at Xining via Xi'an North and Minghe South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Qinghai?

The distance between Xi'an and Qinghai is 762 km. The road distance is 820.2 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Qinghai without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥270 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Qinghai?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Xi'an to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Qinghai train from?

Xi'an to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.

Train or fly from Xi'an to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥270 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1100 - ¥4000 and takes 5h.

Where does the Xi'an to Qinghai train arrive?

Xi'an to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Qinghai is 820 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Xi'an to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 29+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Xi'an to Qinghai - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Xi'an to Qinghai by train, car, or plane

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Train via Shangchuankou
best
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Minghe Southtrain Xi'an North
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
5h 6m
¥277–591
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xi'an to Xiningtrain Shanghai / ...
14h 33m
¥129–274
Drive 820.2 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Xiningcar 820.2 km
9h 2m
¥698–1,008
Fly to Xining
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN)plane XIY - XNN
5h
¥1,148–3,967
Train
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
5h 31m
¥253–582
Fly to Yushu
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yushu (YUS)plane XIY - YUS
8h 7m
¥1,482–4,116
Fly to Golmud Airport
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane XIY - GOQ
4h 28m
¥1,427–4,046
Fly to Delingha Airport
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Delingha Airport (HXD)plane XIY - HXD
8h 44m
¥1,412–3,956

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 762.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Qinghai, China?

You can take a subway from Fengcheng 5-lu to Xining via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Minghe South, and Xining in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours.

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