There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Kuqa 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- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)plane XNN - KCA
8h 39m¥2,141–6,045Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kuchetrain Chengdu
31h 24m¥273–800Drive 2,191.3 km
- Drive from Xining to Kuqacar 2,191.3 km
22h 58m¥1,904–2,750Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)plane LHW - KCA
8h 28m¥930–3,310
Xining (XNN) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Kuqa is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥800 and takes 31h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Kuqa is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs ¥900 - ¥3400.
The distance between Xining and Kuqa is 1774 km. The road distance is 2191.3 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Kuqa without a car is to train which takes 31h 24m and costs ¥270 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Xining to Kuqa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xining to Kuqa is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥800 and takes 31h 24m.
Kuqa is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 12:58 AM in Xining and 10:58 PM in Kuqa.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Kuqa is 2191 km. It takes approximately 22h 58m to drive from Xining to Kuqa.
There are two+ hotels available in Kuqa.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Kuqa, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Kuqa via Lanzhou and Kuche in around 31h 24m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,100
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Lanzhou to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
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 Lanzhou to Kuche
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–614
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥440–550
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–850
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥210–300
- Phone
- 0931-96556
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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