There are 6 ways to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport
best- Fly from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) to Xining (XNN)plane DYG - XNN
8h 51m¥1,323–3,823Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Chongqing Westtrain Chengdu East / ...
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Xiningtrain Chongqing West
18h 5m¥374–828Train via Xi'an
- Take the train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Xian Northtrain Changsha
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
15h 4m¥858–1,362Drive 1,575 km
- Drive from Zhangjiajie to Xiningcar 1,575 km
16h 17m¥1,324–1,912Train to Changde, fly
- Take the train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Changdetrain
- Fly from Changde (CGD) to Xining (XNN)plane CGD - XNN
8h 35m¥1,542–4,062Train via Jiangyou
- Take the train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Jiangyoutrain Changsha
- Take the train from Jiangyou to Xiningtrain Xining
20h 10m¥492–1,042
Zhangjiajie to Xining by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining is to train which costs ¥370 - ¥850 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Zhangjiajie station to Xining. However, there are services departing from Zhangjiajie West Station and arriving at Xining via Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between Zhangjiajie and Xining is 1180 km. The road distance is 1575 km.
The best way to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 15h 4m and costs ¥850 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining, including transfers.
Zhangjiajie to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Zhangjiajie West Station.
The best way to get from Zhangjiajie to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥850 - ¥1400 and takes 15h 4m.
Zhangjiajie to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zhangjiajie to Xining is 1575 km. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Zhangjiajie to Xining.
What companies run services between Zhangjiajie, China and Xining, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Xining via Xi'an North in around 15h 4m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,500
Flights from Changde to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Changde to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,800
Train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Changde
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥105–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥400–440
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Jiangyou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥400–440
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
Train from Chongqing West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–270
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥350–490
Train from Jiangyou to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥85–120
- Hard sleeper
- ¥160–230
- Soft sleeper
- ¥260–350
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