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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Kyrgyzstan is to train and drive which costs $95 - $280 and takes 40h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Kyrgyzstan is to fly and drive which takes 12h 54m and costs $220 - $900.

How far is it from Xining to Kyrgyzstan?

The distance between Xining and Kyrgyzstan is 2325 km. The road distance is 2958 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Xining to Kyrgyzstan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Xining and Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 7:48 AM in Xining and 5:48 AM in Kyrgyzstan.

Can I drive from Xining to Kyrgyzstan?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Kyrgyzstan is 2958 km. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Xining to Kyrgyzstan.

Where can I stay near Kyrgyzstan?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Kyrgyzstan.

Xining to Kyrgyzstan - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Kyrgyzstan by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly Xining to Yining Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane XNN - YIN
2. Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Karakolcar
12h 54m
$228–868
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
6. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
7. Drive from Otar to Bishkekcar
40h 18m
$97–271
Drive 2,958 km
1. Drive from Xining to Bishkekcar 2,958 km
29h 57m
$370–535
Fly Xining to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane XNN - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
18h 47m
$171–445
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Yining Airport, drive
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 Yining Airport (YIN)plane LHW - YIN
4. Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Karakolcar
14h 28m
$174–493
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Kashgar Airport, drive
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 Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane LHW - KHG
4. Drive from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Uzgencar
15h 45m
$259–723

Xining (XNN) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,325.3 km
Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Xining to Kyrgyzstan. However, you can take the bus to Xining Airport, walk to Xining (XNN) airport, fly to Yining Airport (YIN), then drive to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Bishkek via Lanzhou, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, Almaty 1, and Otar in around 40h 18m.

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