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How to get fromXi'an to Qinghai Lakeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Qinghai Lake by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain train Xi'an North
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    7h 58m
    ¥269–593

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an to Xiningtrain train Shanghai / ...
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    15h
    ¥139–288

  3. Drive 966.5 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Qinghai Lakecar car 966.5 km
    10h 40m
    ¥822–1,187

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xining (XNN)plane plane XIY - XNN
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    8h 18m
    ¥1,185–4,004

  5. Train, bus via Xining

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain train Xi'an North
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    8h 57m
    ¥284–612

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 910.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Qinghai Lake. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xi'an North, take the train to Xining, walk to Xining Bayi Road, then take the bus to Qinghai Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Xi'an to Qinghai Lake in around 10h 40m.

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