What is the cheapest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan?

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥420 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan?

The fastest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥480 - ¥700.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Jiayuguan?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Jiayuguan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Jiayuguan via Minghe South, West Railway Station North Square and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Xining to Jiayuguan?

The distance between Xining and Jiayuguan is 938 km. The road distance is 567.8 km.

How do I travel from Xining to Jiayuguan without a car?

The best way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 10h 14m and costs ¥200 - ¥410.

How long does it take to get from Xining to Jiayuguan?

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Xining to Jiayuguan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Jiayuguan train from?

Xining to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Jiayuguan?

The best way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 10h 14m and costs ¥200 - ¥410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1700 - ¥8000 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Xining to Jiayuguan train arrive?

Xining to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.

Can I drive from Xining to Jiayuguan?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Jiayuguan is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Xining to Jiayuguan.

Where can I stay near Jiayuguan?

There are eight+ hotels available in Jiayuguan.

Xining to Jiayuguan - 7 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Xining to Jiayuguan by train, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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Train via Shangchuankou
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiayuguantrain
10h 14m
¥209–407
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiayuguantrain K9662 / ...
12h 59m
¥128–414
Drive 567.8 km
1. Drive from Xining to Jiayuguancar 567.8 km
5h 58m
¥483–698
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xining to Jiayuguantaxi 567.8 km
5h 58m
¥850–1,100
Fly from Xining
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane XNN - JGN
7h 17m
¥1,776–7,591
Train #2
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain T6601 / ...
13h 17m
¥146–475
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane LHW - JGN
6h 30m
¥615–3,456

Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights

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7h 22mAverage Duration

¥1,754Cheapest Price

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Distance: 938.1 km
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Jiayuguan, China?

You can take a train from Xining to Jiayuguan via Minghe South, Lanzhou West Station, West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou University, Oriental Hotel, Lanzhou, Lanzhou, and Jiayuguan in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) 4 times a day.

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