There are 5 ways to get from Guilin to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Xining (XNN)plane KWL - XNN
7h¥700–3,314Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guilin North to Guangyuantrain Nanning East
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Xiningtrain Xining
15h 42m¥666–1,187Train via Zhengzhou East
- Take the train from Guilin to Zhengzhou Easttrain Nanning East
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Xiningtrain Beijing
13h 5m¥1,108–1,203Drive 1,981.2 km
- Drive from Guilin to Xiningcar 1,981.2 km
20h 28m¥1,701–2,456Train via Xi'an
- Take the train from Guilin North to Xian Northtrain Nanning East
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
15h 44m¥987–1,366
Guilin to Xining by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Xining is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥1200 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Xining is to fly which takes 7h and costs ¥700 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Xining. However, there are services departing from Guilin and arriving at Xining via Zhengzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Guilin and Xining is 1531 km. The road distance is 1981.2 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Xining without a car is to train via Zhengzhou East which takes 13h 5m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1250.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Guilin to Xining, including transfers.
Guilin to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guilin station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Xining is to fly which takes 7h and costs ¥700 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train via Zhengzhou East, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1250 and takes 13h 5m.
Guilin to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Xining is 1981 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Guilin to Xining.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Xining, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and five other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guilin to Xining via Zhengzhou East in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,700
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,400
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,700
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,700
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,400
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,200
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,700
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xining via Yinchuan Hedong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,300
Train from Guilin to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Zhengzhou East to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Guilin North to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Guilin North to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Guangyuan to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–310
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥370–550
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
Train from Guangyuan to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–200
- Soft sleeper
- ¥230–310
Train from Guangyuan to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–130
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥180–186
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥260–370
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