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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Jiuquan is to train which costs ¥130 - ¥360 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Jiuquan is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥450 - ¥700.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Jiuquan?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Jiuquan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Jiuquan via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Xining to Jiuquan?

The distance between Xining and Jiuquan is 547 km. The road distance is 544 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Jiuquan without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ¥140 - ¥390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Xining to Jiuquan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Jiuquan train from?

Xining to Jiuquan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Jiuquan?

The best way to get from Xining to Jiuquan is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs ¥2400 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥140 - ¥390 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Xining to Jiuquan train arrive?

Xining to Jiuquan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Xining to Jiuquan?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Jiuquan is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Xining to Jiuquan.

Where can I stay near Jiuquan?

There are seven+ hotels available in Jiuquan.

Xining to Jiuquan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Xining to Jiuquan by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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Fly from Xining
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane XNN - JGN
7h 11m
¥2,491–6,611
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain K9661
14h 18m
¥132–355
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain T6601 / ...
12h 5m
¥140–382
Drive 544 km
1. Drive from Xining to Jiuquancar 544 km
5h 50m
¥458–661
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xining to Jiuquantaxi 544 km
5h 50m
¥850–1,000
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 45m
¥630–3,576
Train via Shangchuankou
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 West to Jiuquantrain
12h 40m
¥211–429
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquantrain K9662
12h 45m
¥135–416

Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights

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5h 30mAverage Duration

¥2,493Cheapest Price

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Jiuquan via Lanzhou and Jiuquan in around 12h 5m.

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