There are 3 ways to get from Golmud to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Xining is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥390 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud and arriving at Xining. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Golmud and Xining is 667 km. The road distance is 758.4 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Xining without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Golmud to Xining, including transfers.
Golmud to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Xining is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥390 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
Golmud to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Xining is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Golmud to Xining.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Xining, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation and China Eastern Airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xining (XNN) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Xining every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 2m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Train from Golmud to Xining
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