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

The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥370 - ¥850 and takes 39h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dalian to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs ¥700 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Dalian and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Xining. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Xining via Dalian North, Tianjin West and Shijiazhuang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

How far is it from Dalian to Xining?

The distance between Dalian and Xining is 1774 km. The road distance is 2444.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dalian to Xining without a car is to train via Shijiazhuang which takes 18h 19m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Dalian to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalian to Xining train from?

Dalian to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North station.

Train or fly from Dalian to Xining?

The best way to get from Dalian to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs ¥700 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train via Shijiazhuang, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1400 and takes 18h 19m.

Where does the Dalian to Xining train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dalian to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Xining is 2445 km. It takes approximately 24h 49m to drive from Dalian to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 26+ hotels available in Xining.

Dalian to Xining - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Xining (XNN)plane DLC - XNN
8h 17m
¥724–3,526
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Shangqiubus
2. Take the train from Shangqiu to Xiningtrain Shanghai
39h 24m
¥378–846
Train via Shijiazhuang
1. Take the train from Dalian North to Tianjin Westtrain
2. Take the train from Tianjin West to Shijiazhuangtrain
3. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Xiningtrain
18h 19m
¥1,203–1,378
Drive 2,444.7 km
1. Drive from Dalian to Xiningcar 2,444.7 km
24h 49m
¥2,101–3,034
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane DLC - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
9h 22m
¥1,461–3,585
Train
1. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Tianjintrain
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
3. Take the train from Beijing North station to Xiningtrain
20h 24m
¥926–1,799

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Xining (XNN) flights

35Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

¥741Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,774.4 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

Air China, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongchang Street to Xining via Dalian North, Dalian North, Tianjin West, Shijiazhuang, and Xining in around 18h 19m.

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