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

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Xining is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥700 and takes 34h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Guangzhou and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Xining. However, there are services departing from 2nd Workers Cultural Palace and arriving at Xining via Guangzhou South station and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Guangzhou to Xining?

The distance between Guangzhou and Xining is 1878 km. The road distance is 2399 km.

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

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Xining without a car is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Guangzhou to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guangzhou to Xining train from?

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

Train or fly from Guangzhou to Xining?

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Guangzhou to Xining train arrive?

Guangzhou to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Guangzhou to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Xining is 2399 km. It takes approximately 24h 49m to drive from Guangzhou to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 27+ hotels available in Xining.

Guangzhou to Xining - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Guangzhou to Xining by plane, train, or car

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Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
best
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xining (XNN)plane CAN - XNN
7h 8m
¥1,729–3,432
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guangzhou to Xiningtrain Guangzhou
34h 5m
¥232–653
Train
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Guangzhou South
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
14h 53m
¥1,082–1,355
Drive 2,399 km
1. Drive from Guangzhou to Xiningcar 2,399 km
24h 49m
¥2,068–2,988
Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport
1. Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Xining (XNN)plane FUO - XNN
9h 49m
¥4,687–10,155
Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain
2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Xining (XNN)plane SZX - XNN
8h 48m
¥1,770–2,982
Train via Suining
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Suiningtrain Guangzhou South
2. Take the train from Suining to Xiningtrain Xining
20h 36m
¥684–1,705

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xining (XNN) flights

59Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

¥1,494Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,878 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 2nd Workers Cultural Palace to Xining via Guangzhou South, Guangzhou South station, and Lanzhou West in around 14h 53m.

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