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

The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Xining is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥600 and takes 18h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turpan to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Turpan and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Xining. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Xining via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.

How far is it from Turpan to Xining?

The distance between Turpan and Xining is 1720 km. The road distance is 1554.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Turpan to Xining without a car is to train which takes 18h 52m and costs ¥210 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Turpan to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turpan to Xining train from?

Turpan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Turfan North station.

Train or fly from Turpan to Xining?

The best way to get from Turpan to Xining is to train which takes 18h 52m and costs ¥210 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1000 - ¥3300 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the time difference between Turpan and Xining?

Xining is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 11:27 PM in Turpan and 1:27 AM in Xining.

Where does the Turpan to Xining train arrive?

Turpan to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Turpan to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Xining is 1554 km. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Turpan to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 27+ hotels available in Xining.

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

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

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Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly to Xining
best
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Xining (XNN)plane URC - XNN
9h
¥1,758–2,658
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xiningtrain Shanghai / ...
18h 52m
¥219–576
Drive 1,554.3 km
1. Drive from Turpan to Xiningcar 1,554.3 km
15h 46m
¥1,335–1,928
Fly Turpan to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane TLQ - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
14h 5m
¥740–2,518
Fly Turpan to Xining
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Xining (XNN)plane TLQ - XNN
7h 46m
¥1,003–3,259
Fly Turpan to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)plane TLQ - ZHY
2. Take the taxi from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Zhongwei South Stationtaxi
3. Take the train from Zhongwei South Station to Xiningtrain
8h 24m
¥872–3,452
Train via Jinchang
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Jinchangtrain
2. Take the train from Jinchang to Hekou Southtrain
3. Take the train from Hekou South to Xiningtrain
22h 27m
¥242–570

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Xining (XNN) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

¥1,663Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,720.1 km
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a vehicle from Turpan to Xining via Turfan North and Lanzhou in around 18h 52m. Alternatively, 9 Air Co Ltd, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Xining (XNN) once daily.

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