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

The cheapest way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥390 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥650 - ¥2300.

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 Hohhot and arriving at Xining via Xizhimen Station, National Library and Beijing West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Hohhot to Xining?

The distance between Hohhot and Xining is 1021 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 via Beijing which takes 14h 2m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 G-Class, depart from Hohhot station.

Train or fly from Hohhot to Xining?

The best way to get from Hohhot to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥650 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1200 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Hohhot to Xining train arrive?

Hohhot to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North 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 25+ hotels available in Xining.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xining (XNN)HET - XNN
7h 2m
¥679–2,229
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hohhot to Lanzhou2635
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to XiningShanghai / ...
20h 45m
¥163–382
Train via Beijing
1. Take the train from Hohhot to Beijing North StationBaotou
2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to XiningBeijing
14h 2m
¥1,012–1,133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xining
19h 39m
Drive 1,236.8 km
1. Drive from Hohhot to Xining1,236.8 km
12h 56m
¥1,102–1,592
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hohhot East to XiningShenyang
23h 6m

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

31Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

¥581Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,021.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

Air China, Shandong Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hohhot to Xining via Beijing North Station, Xizhimen Station, National Library Station, National Library, Beijing West Station, and Beijing West Station in around 14h 2m.

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