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

The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to train via Yunlong which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 26h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct train between Qingdao and Xining?

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.

How far is it from Qingdao to Xining?

The distance between Qingdao and Xining is 1699 km. The road distance is 1934.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Qingdao to Xining without a car is to train which takes 17h 15m and costs ¥900 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Qingdao to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qingdao to Xining train from?

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

Train or fly from Qingdao to Xining?

The best way to get from Qingdao to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Qingdao to Xining train arrive?

Qingdao to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.

Can I drive from Qingdao to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Xining is 1935 km. It takes approximately 19h 42m to drive from Qingdao to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 28+ hotels available in Xining.

Qingdao to Xining - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport
best
1. Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN)plane TAO - XNN
6h 46m
¥775–2,433
Train via Yunlong
cheapest
1. Take the train from Qingdao North to Xuzhou Stationtrain Qingdao North
2. Take the train from Xuzhou to Xiningtrain Shanghai
26h 32m
¥302–756
Train
1. Take the train from Qingdao North to Lanzhou Westtrain Qingdao
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
17h 15m
¥930–1,156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinanbus
2. Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus
3. Take the train from Xianyang West to Xiningtrain
22h 57m
¥671–1,108
Drive 1,934.7 km
1. Drive from Qingdao to Xiningcar 1,934.7 km
19h 42m
¥1,683–2,430
Bus, bus to Yantai Penglai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Qingdao to Yantaibus
2. Take the bus from Yantai Bus Station to Yantai Airportbus
3. Fly from Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) to Xining (XNN)plane YNT - XNN
10h 7m
¥1,826–3,563

Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

¥757Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Qingdao to Xining.

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Distance: 1,699.2 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xining (XNN) 3 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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