The average train between Xining and Hami takes 20h 13m and the fastest train takes 15h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Xining to Hami. 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 3 times a day between Xining and Hami. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Xining is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Hami at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Xining to Hami. However, there are services departing from Xining station and arriving at Hami station via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
Xining to Hami train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Hami train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Hami station.
The distance between Xining and Hami is 986.2 km. The road distance is 1,549 km.
You can take a train from Xining to Hami via Lanzhou in around 14h 54m.