There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Hotan by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Xining
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane XNN - HTN
9h 29m¥940–4,145Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Bachutrain
- Take the train from Bachu to Hetiantrain
45h 56m¥370–960Train via Turfan North
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain
39h 31m¥375–920Drive 2,339.6 km
- Drive from Xining to Hotancar 2,339.6 km
25h 44m¥1,978–2,856Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane LHW - HTN
8h 43m¥829–2,510Train #2
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Heshuotrain
- Take the train from Heshuo to Hetiantrain
47h 48m¥375–1,044
Xining (XNN) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Hotan is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥370 - ¥950 and takes 39h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Hotan is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs ¥800 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Hetian via Lanzhou and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.
The distance between Xining and Hotan is 2011 km. The road distance is 2339.6 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Hotan without a car is to train via Turfan North which takes 39h 31m and costs ¥370 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Xining to Hotan, including transfers.
Xining to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Hotan is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs ¥900 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥370 - ¥950 and takes 39h 31m.
Hotan is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 5:16 PM in Xining and 3:16 PM in Hotan.
Xining to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Hotan, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Hotan Airport (HTN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Hotan via Lanzhou, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 39h 31m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Hotan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–7,000
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Hotan is 2340 km. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Xining to Hotan.
There are two+ hotels available in Hotan.