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

The cheapest way to get from Ningbo to Xining is to bus and train via Sanmenxia which costs ¥1000 - ¥1200 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ningbo to Xining is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Ningbo and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Ningbo to Xining. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Xining via Hangzhou East and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Ningbo to Xining?

The distance between Ningbo and Xining is 1996 km. The road distance is 2264.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ningbo to Xining without a car is to bus and train via Sanmenxia which takes 15h 31m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ningbo to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ningbo to Xining train from?

Ningbo to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Ningbo station.

Train or fly from Ningbo to Xining?

The best way to get from Ningbo to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥950 - ¥1300 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Ningbo to Xining train arrive?

Ningbo to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.

Can I drive from Ningbo to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Ningbo to Xining is 2265 km. It takes approximately 24h 5m to drive from Ningbo to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 25+ hotels available in Xining.

Ningbo to Xining - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ningbo to Xining by plane, bus, 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 from Ningbo Lishe International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Xining (XNN)plane NGB - XNN
8h 20m
¥1,325–3,426
Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xining (XNN)plane PVG - XNN
8h 49m
¥725–2,205
Bus, train via Sanmenxia
1. Take the bus from Ningbo to Suzhoubus
2. Take the train from Suzhou North Station to Sanmenxia Southtrain
3. Take the train from Sanmenxia South to Xiningtrain
15h 31m
¥1,002–1,138
Drive 2,264.7 km
1. Drive from Ningbo to Xiningcar 2,264.7 km
24h 5m
¥1,993–2,879
Train to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
2. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining (XNN)plane SHA - XNN
7h 54m
¥1,735–2,655
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ningbo to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Xining (XNN)plane HGH - XNN
7h 49m
¥1,393–3,555
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Ningbo to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
16h 10m
¥995–1,275
Train
1. Take the train from Ningbo to Suzhoutrain Wenzhou South / ...
2. Take the train from Suzhou to Xiningtrain Shanghai
27h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ningbo to Shanghai Southbus
2. Take the bus from Shanghai South to Kunshanbus
3. Take the train from Kunshan to Xiningtrain
38h 46m

Ningbo to Xining by train

7Weekly Trains

16h 10mAverage Duration

¥995Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,995.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ningbo to Xining via Hangzhou East and Lanzhou West in around 16h 10m.

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