There are 5 ways to get from Changsha to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Xining (XNN)plane CSX - XNN
5h 57m¥587–2,937Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Changsha to Xiningtrain Guangzhou
25h 15m¥213–517Train
- Take the train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Guangzhou South
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
12h 38m¥832–1,054Drive 1,787.7 km
- Drive from Changsha to Xiningcar 1,787.7 km
19h¥1,536–2,219Train via Xinyang
- Take the train from Changsha South to Xinyang Easttrain
- Take the train from Xinyang East to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
13h 32m¥832–1,034
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Xining is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥550 and takes 25h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Changsha to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥550 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct train from Changsha to Xining. However, there are services departing from Wuyi Plaza and arriving at Xining via Changsha South and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Changsha and Xining is 1456 km. The road distance is 1787.7 km.
The best way to get from Changsha to Xining without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Changsha to Xining, including transfers.
Changsha to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Changsha South station.
The best way to get from Changsha to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥550 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 12h 38m.
Changsha to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Xining is 1788 km. It takes approximately 19h to drive from Changsha to Xining.
What companies run services between Changsha, China and Xining, China?
Air Travel, Xiamen Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wuyi Plaza to Xining via Changsha South station, Changsha South, and Lanzhou West in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,800
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,900
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Changsha Huanghua Airport to Xining via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,400
Train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Changsha South to Xinyang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Xinyang East to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–620
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Changsha to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥190–280
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥410–500
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–850
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