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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Zhengzhou is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥320 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Zhengzhou is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥600 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Zhengzhou?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Zhengzhou. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Xining to Zhengzhou?

The distance between Xining and Zhengzhou is 1207 km. The road distance is 1279 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Zhengzhou without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 7h 9m and costs ¥450 - ¥800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Xining to Zhengzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Zhengzhou train from?

Xining to Zhengzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Zhengzhou?

The best way to get from Xining to Zhengzhou is to train via Xi'an which takes 7h 9m and costs ¥450 - ¥800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥600 - ¥3300 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Xining to Zhengzhou train arrive?

Xining to Zhengzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.

Can I drive from Xining to Zhengzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Zhengzhou is 1279 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Xining to Zhengzhou.

Where can I stay near Zhengzhou?

There are 158+ hotels available in Zhengzhou.

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

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

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Train via Xi'an
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhoutrain
7h 9m
¥456–779
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Zhengzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
17h 20m
¥120–320
Drive 1,279 km
1. Drive from Xining to Zhengzhoucar 1,279 km
13h 39m
¥1,088–1,571
Fly
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)plane XNN - CGO
5h 3m
¥641–3,241
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Luoyanglongmentrain Xining
2. Take the train from Luoyanglongmen to Zhengzhoutrain Xi'an / ...
7h 54m
¥536–579
Train #3
1. Take the train from Xining to Ledutrain Xining
2. Take the train from Ledu to Zhengzhoutrain Xining
21h 57m
¥147–429

Xining to Zhengzhou by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 54mAverage Duration

¥536Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,207 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Xining to Zhengzhou via Minghe South and Xi'an North in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) 5 times a day.

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