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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Changsha is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥550 and takes 25h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Changsha is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥600 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Changsha?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Changsha. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Wuyi Plaza via Tianshui South Station and Changsha South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Xining to Changsha?

The distance between Xining and Changsha is 1453 km. The road distance is 1792 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Changsha without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Xining to Changsha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Changsha train from?

Xining to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Changsha?

The best way to get from Xining to Changsha is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥600 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Xining to Changsha train arrive?

Xining to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Tianshui South Station.

Can I drive from Xining to Changsha?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Changsha is 1792 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Xining to Changsha.

Where can I stay near Changsha?

There are 359+ hotels available in Changsha.

Xining to Changsha - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Changsha by plane, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane XNN - CSX
5h 18m
¥638–3,338
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Changshatrain Lhasa
25h 52m
¥210–524
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Tianshui South Stationtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Tianshui South Station to Changsha Southtrain Lanzhou West
10h 44m
¥806–1,088
Drive 1,792 km
1. Drive from Xining to Changshacar 1,792 km
18h 47m
¥1,539–2,223
Train via Zhengzhou East
1. Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou Easttrain
4. Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Changsha Southtrain
11h 19m
¥829–1,194

Xining (XNN) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flights

29Weekly Planes

3h 54mAverage Duration

¥634Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,452.9 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Air Travel, Xiamen Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Wuyi Plaza via Tianshui South Station, Changsha South, and Changsha South station in around 10h 44m.

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