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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane XIY - YIN
    6h 32m
    ¥1,250–3,774

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain train Shanghai
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train Urumqi
    31h 47m
    ¥436–905

  3. Drive  3,108 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Yiningcar car 3,108 km
    31h 11m
    ¥2,613–3,773

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus bus
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train
    34h 42m
    ¥662–1,083

  5. Train via Yinchuan

    1. Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain train
    2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train
    35h 20m
    ¥656–1,035

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,615.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Yujiazhai to Yining via Wulukou, Xi'an, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 31h 47m.

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