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

The cheapest way to get from Yining to Xining is to train which costs ¥410 - ¥900 and takes 26h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yining to Xining is to fly and bus and train which takes 8h 22m and costs ¥950 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Yining and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Yining to Xining. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Xining via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

How far is it from Yining to Xining?

The distance between Yining and Xining is 1972 km. The road distance is 2341.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Yining to Xining without a car is to train which takes 26h 56m and costs ¥410 - ¥900.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Yining to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yining to Xining train from?

Yining to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Yining to Xining?

The best way to get from Yining to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥900 and takes 26h 56m.

What is the time difference between Yining and Xining?

Xining is 2h ahead of Yining. It is currently 1:43 AM in Yining and 3:43 AM in Xining.

Where does the Yining to Xining train arrive?

Yining to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Yining to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Yining to Xining is 2342 km. It takes approximately 23h 39m to drive from Yining to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 13+ hotels available in Xining.

Yining to Xining - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Yining to Xining by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Xining (XNN)plane YIN - XNN
8h 22m
¥1,445–4,249
Train via Turfan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining East to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain
3. Take the train from Turfan to Lanzhoutrain
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
41h 12m
¥331–915
Train
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xiningtrain
26h 56m
¥413–878
Drive 2,341.7 km
1. Drive from Yining to Xiningcar 2,341.7 km
23h 39m
¥1,968–2,843
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane YIN - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
8h 22m
¥982–3,208

Yining Airport (YIN) to Xining (XNN) flights

44Weekly Planes

8h 54mAverage Duration

¥1,322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,972.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yining to Xining via Yining, Ürümqi, and Lanzhou in around 26h 56m.

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