There are 6 ways to get from Xiamen to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Xining (XNN)plane XMN - XNN
7h 2m¥906–4,162Train via Lankao
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen North to Lankaotrain Xiamen North
- Take the train from Lankao to Xiningtrain Shanghai
41h 14m¥392–1,567Train via Zhengzhou East
- Take the train from Xiamen to Zhengzhou East Stationtrain Xiamen
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Xiningtrain Beijing
16h 59m¥1,260–1,367Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xiamen to Changsha Eastbus
- Take the train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
26h 45m¥1,150–1,373Drive 2,510.9 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Xiningcar 2,510.9 km
26h 10m¥2,187–3,159Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Changsha Southtrain Xiamen
- Take the train from Changsha to Xiningtrain Guangzhou
33h 11m¥505–1,238
Xiamen to Xining by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Xining is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 33h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥900 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Xining. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Xining via Zhengzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
The distance between Xiamen and Xining is 2072 km. The road distance is 2510.9 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Xining without a car is to train via Zhengzhou East which takes 16h 59m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Xiamen to Xining, including transfers.
Xiamen to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥900 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train via Zhengzhou East, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1400 and takes 16h 59m.
Xiamen to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou East Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Xining is 2511 km. It takes approximately 26h 10m to drive from Xiamen to Xining.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Xining, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Xining via Zhengzhou East in around 16h 59m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xining via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xining via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xining via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xining via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xining via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,100
Train from Xiamen to Zhengzhou East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,700–2,500
Train from Zhengzhou East to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥190–280
Train from Xiamen to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xiamen to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥310–430
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Xiamen North to Lankao
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥257–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥480–700
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Lankao to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard sleeper
- ¥260–360
- Soft sleeper
- ¥420–550
Train from Changsha to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥190–280
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥410–500
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–850
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xiamen to Changsha East
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320
- Schedules at
- ctrip.com
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