There are 8 ways to get from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Xining Airport to Xining station
- Take the train from Xining to Tianshui South StationXi'an North / ...
4h 16m¥231–436Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Xining-XNN to Maijishan Grottoes517 km
6hDrive 517 km
- Drive from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes517 km
6h¥460–664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes517 km
6h¥800–1,000Fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport, train
- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)XNN - XIY
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Tianshui South Station
4h 20m¥1,641–4,371Bus, train via Xining
- Take the bus from Xining Airport to Xining station
- Take the train from Xining to Tianshui South StationXining
5h 21m¥231–436Train
- Take the train from Xining to TianshuiXining
10h 8mFly to Longnan Chengzhou Airport, taxi
- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL)XNN - LNL
- Take the taxi from Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Maijishan Grottoes
5h 47m¥2,035–5,264
Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes is to bus and train via Xining which costs ¥230 - ¥440 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥230 - ¥440.
The distance between Xining Airport (XNN) and Maijishan Grottoes is 514 km. The road distance is 517 km.
The best way to get from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥230 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes is 517 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Xining Airport (XNN) to Maijishan Grottoes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Xining Airport (XNN) and Maijishan Grottoes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Xining Airport (XNN), China and Maijishan Grottoes, China?
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xining to Tianshui twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 35m. China Railways K-Class also services this route once daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xining to Longnan Chengzhou Airport via Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,500
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–6,000
- Website
- urumqi-air.com
Flights from Xining to Longnan Chengzhou Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–9,000
Train from Xining to Tianshui South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥150–340
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥240–340
Train from Xi'an North to Tianshui South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Xi'an North to Tianshui South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–450
Train from Xining to Tianshui South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Xining to Tianshui
Train from Xining to Tianshui
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Xining Airport to Xining station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥21
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Book at
- weixin.cwagi.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ¥270–1,000
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