There are 7 ways to get from Shenzhen to Xining by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Xining (XNN)plane SZX - XNN
6h 32m¥1,727–2,430Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Shenzhen Station to Guangzhou Easttrain Guangzhou East / ...
- Take the train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station to Xiningtrain Guangzhou
36h 21m¥289–738Train
- Take the train from Futian Station to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
15h 8m¥1,131–1,407Drive 2,513.8 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Xiningcar 2,513.8 km
26h 1m¥2,124–3,068Fly from Hong Kong International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Xining (XNN)plane HKG - XNN
7h 59m¥908–1,266Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xining (XNN)plane CAN - XNN
8h 43m¥1,290–3,353Train via Chengdu
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chengdu East Stationtrain Shenzhen North
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
25h 41m¥744–2,054
Shenzhen to Xining by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Xining is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥750 and takes 36h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen station to Xining. However, there are services departing from Futian Station and arriving at Xining via Guangzhou South station and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Xining is 1977 km. The road distance is 2513.8 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Xining without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Shenzhen to Xining, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Futian Station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 15h 8m.
Shenzhen to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenzhen to Xining is 2514 km. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Shenzhen to Xining.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Xining, China?
Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, and three other airlines fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Futian Station to Xining via Guangzhou South station and Lanzhou West in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,800
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Xining via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,900
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Xining via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,900
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xining via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,500
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xining via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xining via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,100
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xining via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,100
Train from Futian Station to Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Guangzhou South station to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥1,050–1,200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,700–2,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,600–3,700
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
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