There are 5 ways to get from Shenyang to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Xining (XNN)plane SHE - XNN
8h 12m¥786–3,736Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenyang Station to Xiningtrain Shenyang
42h¥272–654Train via Xi'an
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Xi'an Northtrain Shenyang North
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
16h 37m¥1,029–1,505Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenyang to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Xiningtrain Beijing North
30h 40m¥614–1,045Drive 2,290.6 km
- Drive from Shenyang to Xiningcar 2,290.6 km
23h 16m¥1,935–2,795
Shenyang to Xining by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 42h.
The fastest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Shenyang to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shenyang North and arriving at Xining via Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
The distance between Shenyang and Xining is 1980 km. The road distance is 2290.6 km.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Xining without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 16h 37m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Shenyang to Xining, including transfers.
Shenyang to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenyang North station.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 16h 37m.
Shenyang to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenyang to Xining is 2291 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Shenyang to Xining.
What companies run services between Shenyang, China and Xining, China?
Shandong Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and three other airlines fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shenyang North to Xining via Xi'an North in around 16h 37m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Xining via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,700
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Xining via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,000
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Xining via Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,100
Train from Shenyang North to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
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