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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Turpan is to train which costs ¥220 - ¥600 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Turpan is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Turpan?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Turpan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Turfan North via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Xining to Turpan?

The distance between Xining and Turpan is 1365 km. The road distance is 1555.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 18h 20m and costs ¥220 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Xining to Turpan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Turpan train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Turpan?

The best way to get from Xining to Turpan is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥600 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the time difference between Xining and Turpan?

Turpan is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 3:11 PM in Xining and 1:11 PM in Turpan.

Where does the Xining to Turpan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Xining to Turpan?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Turpan is 1555 km. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Xining to Turpan.

Where can I stay near Turpan?

There are six+ hotels available in Turpan.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Xining to Turpan
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ)plane XNN - TLQ
8h 42m
¥1,001–3,161
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
18h 20m
¥220–582
Drive 1,555.4 km
1. Drive from Xining to Turpancar 1,555.4 km
15h 45m
¥1,308–1,889
Fly Xining to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane XNN - URC
2. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
9h 36m
¥1,758–2,658
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Turpan
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 Turpan (TLQ)plane LHW - TLQ
10h 56m
¥690–3,326
Train, taxi to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, fly to Turpan
1. Take the train from Xining to Zhongwei South Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Zhongwei South Station to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)taxi
3. Fly from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Turpan (TLQ)plane ZHY - TLQ
8h 56m
¥870–3,564
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, bus
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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane LHW - URC
4. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
12h 44m
¥697–2,323
Train via Jinchang
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jinchangtrain
3. Take the train from Jinchang to Turfan Northtrain
22h 39m
¥230–626

Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ) flights

26Weekly Planes

8h 32mAverage Duration

¥968Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Xining to Turpan.

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Distance: 1,364.7 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

China Eastern Airlines, 9 Air Co Ltd, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Turpan via Lanzhou and Turfan North in around 18h 20m.

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