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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Hohhot is to train via Hohhot East station which costs ¥160 - ¥380 and takes 22h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Hohhot is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥550 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Hohhot?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Hohhot. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Hohhot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Xining to Hohhot?

The distance between Xining and Hohhot is 1339 km. The road distance is 1230.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Hohhot without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs ¥410 - ¥1000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Xining to Hohhot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Hohhot train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Hohhot?

The best way to get from Xining to Hohhot is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs ¥410 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥3500 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Xining to Hohhot train arrive?

Xining to Hohhot train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Hohhot station.

Can I drive from Xining to Hohhot?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Hohhot is 1230 km. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Xining to Hohhot.

Where can I stay near Hohhot?

There are 27+ hotels available in Hohhot.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Hohhottrain Xining
8h 58m
¥410–974
Train via Hohhot East station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Hohhot Easttrain Xining
22h 18m
¥160–374
Drive 1,230.4 km
1. Drive from Xining to Hohhotcar 1,230.4 km
13h 4m
¥1,036–1,496
Fly from Xining
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane XNN - HET
7h 32m
¥671–3,421
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 Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane LHW - HET
7h 25m
¥560–2,186

Xining (XNN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) flights

46Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

¥677Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,339.1 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xining to Hohhot once daily. Tickets cost ¥390–950 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) every 4 hours.

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