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

The cheapest way to get from Tianjin to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥260 - ¥550 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tianjin to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Tianjin and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Tianjin to Xining. However, there are services departing from Tianjin West and arriving at Xining via Baoding East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Tianjin to Xining?

The distance between Tianjin and Xining is 1421 km. The road distance is 1671.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tianjin to Xining without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs ¥800 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Tianjin to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tianjin to Xining train from?

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

Train or fly from Tianjin to Xining?

The best way to get from Tianjin to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥950 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Tianjin to Xining train arrive?

Tianjin to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Baoding East station.

Can I drive from Tianjin to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Tianjin to Xining is 1671 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Tianjin to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 26+ hotels available in Xining.

Tianjin to Xining - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Tianjin to Xining by plane, train, car, or bus

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

Fly Tianjin Binhai to Xining
best
1. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xining (XNN)plane TSN - XNN
6h 3m
¥1,523–4,430
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tianjin Bus/Railway Station to Beijing Daxing International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Baoding Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Baoding to Xiningtrain
27h 20m
¥260–537
Train
1. Take the train from Tianjin West to Baoding Easttrain Wuhan / ...
2. Take the train from Baoding East to Xiningtrain Beijing
11h 5m
¥820–925
Drive 1,671.1 km
1. Drive from Tianjin to Xiningcar 1,671.1 km
17h 8m
¥1,467–2,118
Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
2. Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain
3. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xining (XNN)plane PKX - XNN
6h 3m
¥1,896–5,126
Train to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
2. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xining (XNN)plane PEK - XNN
6h 29m
¥1,491–4,318
Fly Tianjin Binhai to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane TSN - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
8h 47m
¥610–1,989

Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xining (XNN) flights

23Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

¥1,532Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tianjin to Xining.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,420.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tianjin West to Xining via Baoding East in around 11h 5m.

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