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How to get fromKunming to Xiningby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xining (XNN)plane plane KMG - XNN
    5h 41m
    ¥629–3,333

  2. Train via Chengdu #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming to Liupanshuitrain train
    2. Take the train from Liupanshui to Chengdu South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain train
    26h 31m
    ¥418–774

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain train Xi'an North
    15h 40m
    ¥1,014–1,395

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain train
    24h 13m
    ¥512–1,055

  5. Drive 1,738.9 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Xiningcar car 1,738.9 km
    21h 6m
    ¥1,470–2,123

  6. Train via Chengdu

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Easttrain train Dali / ...
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain train Xining
    16h 50m
    ¥775–1,384

Kunming to Xining by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,014Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,328.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kunming to Xining via Xi'an North in around 15h 40m.

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