There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Kashgar by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane XNN - KHG
5h 59m¥3,739–7,044Train via Turfan North
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Kashgartrain
33h 46m¥323–929Drive 2,829.4 km
- Drive from Xining to Kashgarcar 2,829.4 km
30h 32m¥2,480–3,582Train
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kashgartrain Chengdu
40h 12m¥363–939
Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥320 - ¥950 and takes 33h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥3700 - ¥7500.
The distance between Xining and Kashgar is 2336 km. The road distance is 2829.4 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Kashgar without a car is to train via Turfan North which takes 33h 46m and costs ¥320 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Xining to Kashgar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥3700 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥320 - ¥950 and takes 33h 46m.
Kashgar is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 2:32 PM in Xining and 12:32 PM in Kashgar.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Kashgar is 2829 km. It takes approximately 30h 32m to drive from Xining to Kashgar.
There are 19+ hotels available in Kashgar.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Kashgar, China?
China West Air, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Kashgar via Lanzhou, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Kashgar in around 33h 46m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–9,500
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–13,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–9,500
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–13,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–11,000
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–7,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–8,000
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Lanzhou to Kashgar
- Hard Seat
- ¥320–440
- Hard sleeper
- ¥550–800
- Soft sleeper
- ¥900–1,200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
Train from Turpan North Station to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥400–500
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