There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Pingliang by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train, bus via Shangchuankou
best- Take the train from Xining to Minghe South
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
7h 18m¥213–276Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to LanzhouLhasa / ...
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
7h 19m¥154–229Drive 534.7 km
- Drive from Xining to Pingliang534.7 km
5h 39m¥476–688Fly, taxi
- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)XNN - GYU
- Take the taxi from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) to Pingliang
7h 45m¥2,151–6,301Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Xining to LanzhouLhasa / ...
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
7h 49m¥163–238
Xining (XNN) to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Pingliang is to train and bus which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Pingliang is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥470 - ¥700.
The distance between Xining and Pingliang is 514 km. The road distance is 534.7 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Pingliang without a car is to train and bus via Shangchuankou which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥210 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Xining to Pingliang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Pingliang is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Xining to Pingliang.
There are three+ hotels available in Pingliang.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Pingliang, China?
There is no direct connection from Xining to Pingliang. However, you can take the train to Minghe South, take the train to Lanzhou West Station, walk to West Railway Station North Square, take the subway to Lanzhou University, walk to Oriental Hotel, take the bus to Lanzhou, walk to Lanzhou, then take the bus to Pingliang West. Alternatively, you can drive from Xining to Pingliang in around 5h 39m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Xining to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
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
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥107
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥230–280
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