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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥1250 - ¥1400 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Xining is to bus and fly which takes 23h 2m and costs ¥1900 - ¥7500.

How far is it from Bishkek to Xining?

The distance between Bishkek and Xining is 2864 km. The road distance is 2952.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bishkek to Xining without a car is to bus and train via Ürümqi which takes 46h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 25h 17m to get from Bishkek to Xining, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Xining?

Xining is 2h ahead of Bishkek. It is currently 5:20 PM in Bishkek and 7:20 PM in Xining.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Xining is 2953 km. It takes approximately 30h 12m to drive from Bishkek to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 24+ hotels available in Xining.

Bishkek to Xining - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bishkek to Xining by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Xining
best
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xining (XNN)ALA - XNN
25h 17m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
2. Take the train from Kashgar to Lanzhou
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xining
2d 12h
¥1,285–1,373
Bus, train via Ürümqi
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station701
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi412
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
4. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xining
46h 37m
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1385
2. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
3. Drive from Kerimagash to Yining
4. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqi
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
6. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xining
46h 39m
Drive 2,952.9 km
1. Drive from Bishkek to Xining2,952.9 km
30h 12m
¥2,642–3,816
Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN)KHG - XNN
23h 2m
¥1,954–7,160
Bus, bus to Osh, fly to Xining
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Özgön
2. Take the bus from Özgön to Osh Bus station
3. Fly from Osh (OSS) to Xining (XNN)OSS - XNN
34h 51m
¥1,740–6,647
Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Lanzhou (LHW)ALA - LHW
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xining
25h 42m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xining (XNN) flights

36Weekly Planes

11h 15mAverage Duration

¥855Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,864.2 km
Duration: 25h 17m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Xining, China?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Xining. However, you can take the train to Almaty 1, walk to Almaty 1, take the line 36 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Xining (XNN), walk to Xining Airport, then take the bus to Yinlong Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Xining via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, and Lanzhou in around 46h 37m.

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