There are 7 ways to get from Xining to Jiayuguan by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly from Xining
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane XNN - JGN
7h 17m¥1,276–6,091Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiayuguantrain K9662 / ...
12h 59m¥128–414Train via Shangchuankou
- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiayuguantrain
12h 54m¥204–427Drive 567.8 km
- Drive from Xining to Jiayuguancar 567.8 km
5h 58m¥480–693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xining to Jiayuguantaxi 567.8 km
5h 58m¥850–1,100Train, 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane LHW - JGN
6h 30m¥595–3,256Train #2
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain T6601 / ...
13h 17m¥146–475
Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥420 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥480 - ¥700.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Jiayuguan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Jiayuguan via Minghe South and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between Xining and Jiayuguan is 537 km. The road distance is 567.8 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 12h 54m and costs ¥200 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Xining to Jiayuguan, including transfers.
Xining to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Jiayuguan is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Shangchuankou, which costs ¥200 - ¥430 and takes 12h 54m.
Xining to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Jiayuguan is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Xining to Jiayuguan.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Jiayuguan, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Jiayuguan via Minghe South, Lanzhou West, and Jiayuguan in around 12h 54m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xining to Jiayuguan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–7,500
Flights from Xining to Jiayuguan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
Flights from Lanzhou to Jiayuguan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–4,700
Flights from Lanzhou to Jiayuguan Airport via Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–3,100
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
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