There are 4 ways to get from Erenhot to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Xining (XNN)ERL - XNN
14h 48m¥1,380–6,091Train via Lanzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Erenhot to Hohhot Station34
- Take the train from Hohhot to Lanzhou
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Xining
29h 23m¥198–483Drive 1,471 km
- Drive from Erenhot to Xining1,471 km
18h 17m¥1,318–1,903Train
- Take the train from Erlian to Jining South Station4654/4651
- Take the train from Jining South to XiningShenyang
30h 6m
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erenhot to Xining is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥190 - ¥490 and takes 29h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Erenhot to Xining is to fly which takes 14h 48m and costs ¥1300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Erenhot to Xining. However, there are services departing from Erenhot and arriving at Xining via Hohhot and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.
The distance between Erenhot and Xining is 1209 km. The road distance is 1471 km.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Xining without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 29h 23m and costs ¥190 - ¥490.
It takes approximately 14h 48m to get from Erenhot to Xining, including transfers.
Erenhot to Xining train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Erenhot station.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Xining is to fly which takes 14h 48m and costs ¥1300 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥190 - ¥490 and takes 29h 23m.
Erenhot to Xining train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erenhot to Xining is 1471 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Erenhot to Xining.
What companies run services between Erenhot, China and Xining, China?
Beijing Capital and China Eastern Airlines fly from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Xining (XNN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erenhot to Xining via Hohhot and Lanzhou in around 29h 23m.
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- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Xining via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Xining via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–6,000
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- ubtz@ubtz.mn
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Erenhot to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–95
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ¥120–150
- Sitting coach
- ¥40–50
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥80–95
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hohhot to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Erlian to Jining South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Train from Jining South to Xining
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
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