There are 9 ways to get from Xi'an to Qinghai by train, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Minghe Southtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
5h 5m¥277–591Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Xiningtrain Shanghai / ...
14h 33m¥129–274Drive 820.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Xiningcar 820.2 km
9h 2m¥691–997Fly to Xining
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN)plane XIY - XNN
4h 59m¥458–2,667Train
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
5h 30m¥253–582Fly to Golmud Airport
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane XIY - GOQ
4h 32m¥1,627–4,246Fly to Yushu
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yushu (YUS)plane XIY - YUS
6h 46m¥1,582–4,316Fly to Delingha Airport
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Delingha Airport (HXD)plane XIY - HXD
6h 18m¥602–2,856Fly to Gannan Xiahe Airport, taxi
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)plane XIY - GXH
- Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Rongwotaxi
5h 49m¥1,117–3,536
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥280 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4300.
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 5m.
The distance between Xi'an and Qinghai is 762 km. The road distance is 820.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥270 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Xi'an to Qinghai, including transfers.
Xi'an to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Qinghai is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥270 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥450 - ¥2700 and takes 4h 59m.
Xi'an to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Qinghai is 820 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Xi'an to Qinghai.
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 5m. Alternatively, Tibet Airlines Corporation and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Yushu via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Delingha Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–4,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,200
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,600
Train from Xi'an North to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥330–470
Train from Minghe South to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
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 Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Xi'an to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥190–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥85–120
- Hard sleeper
- ¥160–230
- Soft sleeper
- ¥260–350
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
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