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

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xining is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥900 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing West Station station and arriving at Xining. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Beijing to Xining?

The distance between Beijing and Xining is 1381 km. The road distance is 1626.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Beijing to Xining without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs ¥800 - ¥900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Beijing to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Xining train from?

Beijing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Xining?

The best way to get from Beijing to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥900 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Beijing to Xining train arrive?

Beijing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Xining is 1627 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Beijing to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 28+ hotels available in Xining.

Beijing to Xining - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Beijing to Xining by plane, train, car, or subway

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN)plane PEK - XNN
5h 14m
¥2,145–3,250
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Xizhimen Stationsubway 13
2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Xiningtrain Beijing North
14h 19m
¥506–1,310
Train
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Xiningtrain Beijing
10h 13m
¥800–900
Drive 1,626.6 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Xiningcar 1,626.6 km
16h 38m
¥1,399–2,020
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xining (XNN)plane PKX - XNN
5h 34m
¥1,444–4,053
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xining (XNN)plane TSN - XNN
5h 52m
¥567–2,791
Train to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhengding Airporttrain
2. Fly from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) to Xining (XNN)plane SJW - XNN
5h 28m
¥862–2,781

Beijing to Xining by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 13mAverage Duration

¥800Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Beijing to Xining.

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Distance: 1,380.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Air China and Shandong Airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Xining once daily. Tickets cost ¥800–900 and the journey takes 10h 13m.

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