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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Erenhot is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥180 - ¥500 and takes 30h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Erenhot is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs ¥2900 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Erenhot?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Erenhot. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Erlian via Jining South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.

How far is it from Xining to Erenhot?

The distance between Xining and Erenhot is 1209 km. The road distance is 1469 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Erenhot without a car is to train which takes 30h 16m and costs ¥550 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Xining to Erenhot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Erenhot train from?

Xining to Erenhot train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Erenhot?

The best way to get from Xining to Erenhot is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs ¥2900 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥1100 and takes 30h 16m.

Where does the Xining to Erenhot train arrive?

Xining to Erenhot train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jining South station.

Can I drive from Xining to Erenhot?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Erenhot is 1469 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Xining to Erenhot.

Where can I stay near Erenhot?

There are one+ hotels available in Erenhot.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Erenhot 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 from Xining
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)plane XNN - ERL
7h 19m
¥2,976–15,091
Train via Lanzhou
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Hohhottrain
3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erenhottrain 33
30h 38m
¥180–501
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Jining Southtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Jining South Station to Erliantrain 4652/4653
30h 16m
¥582–1,019
Drive 1,469 km
1. Drive from Xining to Erenhotcar 1,469 km
18h 16m
¥1,289–1,862
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)plane LHW - ERL
9h 3m
¥1,715–5,256

Xining (XNN) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

¥2,987Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xining to Erenhot.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,208.9 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Beijing Capital and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Erlian via Jining South Station in around 30h 16m.

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