There are 4 ways to get from Chongqing to Xining by subway, plane, train, or car
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Line 10 subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Liyuchi to Terminal 2 of Jiangbei Airport
- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Xining (XNN)CKG - XNN
5h 2m¥446–2,428Train via Mianyang
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing West to MianyangGuangzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Mianyang to XiningXining
18h 28m¥318–338Train
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Nanchong NorthChongqing North
- Take the train from Nanchong North to XiningXining
11h 37m¥343–783Drive 1,165.4 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Xining1,165.4 km
12h 9m¥1,031–1,488
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Xining is to train via Mianyang which costs ¥310 - ¥340 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Xining is to line 10 subway and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥440 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Xining. However, there are services departing from Liyuchi and arriving at Xining via Chongqing North and Nanchong North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Chongqing and Xining is 922 km. The road distance is 1165.4 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Xining without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs ¥340 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chongqing to Xining, including transfers.
Chongqing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
Chongqing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Nanchong North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Xining is 1165 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Chongqing to Xining.
There are 26+ hotels available in Xining.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Xining, China?
You can take a subway from Liyuchi to Xining via S Square of Chongqing N station, Chongqing North, and Nanchong North in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
- Phone
- +86 023-68002222
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Liyuchi to Terminal 2 of Jiangbei Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chongqing North to Nanchong North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–130
Train from Nanchong North to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥270–380
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥460–650
Train from Chongqing West to Mianyang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥450–650
Train from Mianyang to Xining
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