There are 3 ways to get from Kashgar to Xining by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN)plane KHG - XNN
4h 31m¥1,639–7,043Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Lanzhoutrain Kashgar
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Xiningtrain Shanghai / ...
40h 56m¥313–796Drive 2,831.3 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Xiningcar 2,831.3 km
30h 41m¥2,399–3,465
Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kashgar to Xining is to train which costs ¥310 - ¥800 and takes 40h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥1600 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct train from Kashgar to Xining. However, there are services departing from Kashgar and arriving at Xining via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 56m.
The distance between Kashgar and Xining is 2334 km. The road distance is 2831.3 km.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Xining without a car is to train which takes 40h 56m and costs ¥310 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kashgar to Xining, including transfers.
Kashgar to Xining train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kashgar station.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥1600 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥310 - ¥800 and takes 40h 56m.
Xining is 2h ahead of Kashgar. It is currently 10:58 AM in Kashgar and 12:58 PM in Xining.
Kashgar to Xining train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Kashgar, China and Xining, China?
China West Air, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and two other airlines fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kashgar to Xining via Kashgar and Lanzhou in around 40h 56m.
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
Train from Kashgar to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,100
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kashgar to Xining is 2831 km. It takes approximately 30h 41m to drive from Kashgar to Xining.
There are 27+ hotels available in Xining.