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

The cheapest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥700 and takes 42h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct train between Shenyang and Xining?

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.

How far is it from Shenyang to Xining?

The distance between Shenyang and Xining is 1980 km. The road distance is 2290.6 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Shenyang to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shenyang to Xining train from?

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

Train or fly from Shenyang to Xining?

The best way to get from Shenyang to Xining is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Shenyang to Xining train arrive?

Shenyang to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Shenyang to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Shenyang to Xining is 2291 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Shenyang to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 13+ hotels available in Xining.

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

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

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Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Xining (XNN)plane SHE - XNN
8h 27m
¥786–3,836
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shenyang Station to Xiningtrain Shenyang
42h 6m
¥292–678
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Shenyang North to Xi'an Northtrain Shenyang North
2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
16h 37m
¥1,029–1,505
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shenyang to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Xiningtrain Beijing North
30h 46m
¥634–1,069
Drive 2,290.6 km
1. Drive from Shenyang to Xiningcar 2,290.6 km
23h 16m
¥1,927–2,783
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane SHE - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
9h 41m
¥773–2,495

Shenyang to Xining by train

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16h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,980.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Air China, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Xining (XNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shenyang North to Xining via Xi'an North in around 16h 37m.

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