There are 5 ways to get from Nanjing to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xining (XNN)NKG - XNN
6h 24m¥625–3,051Train via Zhengzhou East
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Zhengzhou EastZhengzhou East / ...
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to XiningBeijing
12h 26m¥832–925Drive 1,890 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Xining1,890 km
19h 50m¥1,687–2,436Train
- Take the train from Nanjing to XiningShanghai
21h 48mTrain #2
- Take the train from Nanjing to Chuzhou NorthShanghai
- Take the train from Chuzhou North to XiningShanghai
30h 33m
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Xining is to train via Zhengzhou East which costs ¥800 - ¥950 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥600 - ¥3100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nanjing and arriving at Xining. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Nanjing and Xining is 1713 km. The road distance is 1890 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Xining without a car is to train via Zhengzhou East which takes 12h 26m and costs ¥800 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Nanjing to Xining, including transfers.
Nanjing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥600 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train via Zhengzhou East, which costs ¥800 - ¥950 and takes 12h 26m.
Nanjing to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Xining is 1890 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Nanjing to Xining.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Xining, China?
Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gulou to Xining via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, and Zhengzhou East in around 12h 26m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,000
Train from Nanjing South to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥500–550
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
Train from Zhengzhou East to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Nanjing to Xining
Train from Nanjing to Xining
Train from Nanjing to Chuzhou North
Train from Chuzhou North to Xining
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