The average train between Hong Kong and Xining takes 26h 8m and the fastest train takes 25h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Hong Kong to Xining. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Hong Kong and Xining. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hong Kong is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Xining at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Guangzhou South station and take an average of 26h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hong Kong to Xining. However, there are services departing from Hong Kong station and arriving at Xining station via Guangzhou South station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.
Hong Kong to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from West Kowloon Station.
Hong Kong to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xining station.
The distance between Hong Kong and Xining is 1,991.5 km. The road distance is 2,793 km.
You can take a train from West Kowloon Station to Xining via Guangzhou South station and Lanzhou West in around 15h 13m.