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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Xining is to fly and bus and train which costs ¥1600 - ¥5000 and takes 22h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Xining is to fly which takes 18h 40m and costs ¥2000 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Sydney to Xining?

The distance between Sydney and Xining is 9384 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 40m to get from Sydney to Xining, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Xining?

Xining is 3h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:23 PM in Sydney and 4:23 PM in Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 24+ hotels available in Xining.

Sydney to Xining - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Xining by plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xining (XNN)SYD - XNN
18h 40m
¥2,006–6,124
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lanzhou (LHW)SYD - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotel
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xining
22h 9m
¥1,690–4,983
Fly to Gannan Xiahe Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)SYD - GXH
2. Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Xiahe County
3. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Xining
30h 31m
¥2,294–7,352

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xining (XNN) flights

33Weekly Planes

19hAverage Duration

¥1,923Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,384.2 km
Duration: 18h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Xining, China?

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day.

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