There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Xi'an by train, car, or plane
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Train via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain Xining
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
4h 22m¥258–565Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Xi'antrain Lhasa / ...
11h 44m¥80–220Drive 821.3 km
- Drive from Xining to Xi'ancar 821.3 km
8h 54m¥691–998Fly
- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane XNN - XIY
4h 24m¥418–2,467Train
- Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain Xining
4h 30m¥235–540
Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥80 - ¥220 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Xi'an is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥250 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Fengcheng 5-lu via Minghe South and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Xining and Xi'an is 756 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Xi'an without a car is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥250 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Xining to Xi'an, including transfers.
Xining to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Xi'an is to train via Shangchuankou which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥250 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥410 - ¥2500 and takes 4h 24m.
Xining to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Xi'an is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Xining to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Xi'an, China?
You can take a train from Xining to Fengcheng 5-lu via Minghe South, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Tibet Airlines Corporation and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,400
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 Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥330–470
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Xining to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥185–200
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥280–390
Train from Xining to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard sleeper
- ¥150–220
- Soft sleeper
- ¥250–330
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