There are 6 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 27m¥836–3,936Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenyang North to Zhongweitrain Shenyang North
- Take the train from Zhongwei to Xiningtrain Yinchuan / ...
42h 17m¥246–682Train 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¥1,029–1,504Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenyang to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
34h 47m¥748–1,101Drive 2,290.6 km
- Drive from Shenyang to Xiningcar 2,290.6 km
23h 16m¥2,016–2,912Train #2
- Take the train from Shenyang Station to Xiningtrain Shenyang
44h 5m¥272–704
Shenyang to Xining by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥750 and takes 44h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ¥800 - ¥4000.
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 27m 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 27m and costs ¥800 - ¥4000. 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?
Air China, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. 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 Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–6,000
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Xining via Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Xining via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
Train from Shenyang North to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
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 Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Zhongwei to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard sleeper
- ¥110–160
- Soft sleeper
- ¥180–240
Train from Shenyang Station to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥270–360
- Hard sleeper
- ¥480–700
- Soft sleeper
- ¥750–1,000
Train from Shenyang North to Zhongwei
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–502
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥190–270
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥380–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–750
Train from Zhongwei to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–180
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–290
Train from Zhongwei to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥135–145
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥210–310
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥140
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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