There are 5 ways to get from Qingdao to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN)TAO - XNN
8h 51m¥675–3,133Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'an
- Take the train from Xianyang West to Xining
22h 57m¥671–1,106Train
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Lanzhou WestQingdao
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to XiningLanzhou West / ...
17h 15m¥977–1,156Drive 1,934.7 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Xining1,934.7 km
19h 42m¥1,724–2,490Train via Yunlong
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Xuzhou StationQingdao North
- Take the train from Xuzhou to XiningShanghai
26h 28m
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥1200 and takes 22h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs ¥650 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Xining. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Xining via Qingdao North and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between Qingdao and Xining is 1699 km. The road distance is 1934.7 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xining without a car is to train which takes 17h 15m and costs ¥950 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Qingdao to Xining, including transfers.
Qingdao to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao North station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs ¥650 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1200 and takes 17h 15m.
Qingdao to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Xining is 1935 km. It takes approximately 19h 42m to drive from Qingdao to Xining.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Xining, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Xining via Qingdao North, Qingdao North, and Lanzhou West in around 17h 15m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xining via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xining via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,000
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xining via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xining via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
Train from Qingdao North to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,200
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
Train from Xianyang West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xianyang West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–310
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥370–550
Train from Qingdao North to Xuzhou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Train from Xuzhou to Xining
Train from Xuzhou to Xining
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Website
- baike.baidu.com
Bus from Jinan to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- bus.ly.com
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