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

The cheapest way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to train via Hohhot East which costs ¥150 - ¥370 and takes 24h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ¥650 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct train between Hohhot and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Hohhot to Xining. However, there are services departing from Affiliated Hospital and arriving at Xining via Hohhot East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Hohhot to Xining?

The distance between Hohhot and Xining is 1358 km. The road distance is 1236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hohhot to Xining without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ¥410 - ¥1000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Hohhot to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hohhot to Xining train from?

Hohhot to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Hohhot East station.

Train or fly from Hohhot to Xining?

The best way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ¥410 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥750 - ¥4100 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Hohhot to Xining train arrive?

Hohhot to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Hohhot to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Hohhot to Xining is 1237 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Hohhot to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 28+ hotels available in Xining.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hohhot East station to Xiningtrain Beijing North
10h 28m
¥415–963
Train via Hohhot East
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hohhot East to Xiningtrain Shenyang
24h 5m
¥158–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
19h 39m
¥341–527
Drive 1,236.8 km
1. Drive from Hohhot to Xiningcar 1,236.8 km
12h 56m
¥1,062–1,534
Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport
1. Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xining (XNN)plane HET - XNN
7h 57m
¥779–4,029
Train to Baotou Donghe Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hohhot to Baotou Easttrain
2. Fly from Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) to Xining (XNN)plane BAV - XNN
7h 54m
¥648–3,184

Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xining (XNN) flights

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Distance: 1,358 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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

China Railways D-Class operates a train from Hohhot East station to Xining once daily. Tickets cost ¥390–950 and the journey takes 9h 1m. Alternatively, Chengdu, China Southern Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours.

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