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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Sichuan is to train via West station which costs ¥138 - ¥141 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Sichuan is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Sichuan?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Sichuan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Tianfu Square via East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Xining to Sichuan?

The distance between Xining and Sichuan is 733 km. The road distance is 945.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Sichuan without a car is to train via East station which takes 10h 7m and costs ¥280 - ¥900.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Xining to Sichuan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Sichuan train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Sichuan?

The best way to get from Xining to Sichuan is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train via East station, which costs ¥280 - ¥900 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Xining to Sichuan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Xining to Sichuan?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Sichuan is 945 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Xining to Sichuan.

Where can I stay near Sichuan?

There are 567+ hotels available in Sichuan.

Xining to Sichuan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Xining to Sichuan by plane, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane XNN - CTU
3h 58m
¥1,628–4,434
Train via West station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu West stationtrain Xining
14h 53m
¥138–140
Train via East station
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain Xining
10h 7m
¥288–855
Drive 945.5 km
1. Drive from Xining to Chengducar 945.5 km
12h 59m
¥833–1,203
Fly to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)plane XNN - MIG
4h 10m
¥1,531–4,631
Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, line 1 subway
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane XNN - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
3. Take the subway from Century City to Luomashisubway
5h 7m
¥1,433–3,740
Fly to Luzhou Yunlong Airport
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO)plane XNN - LZO
3h 54m
¥1,951–6,066
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdutrain Lhasa-Chengdu
14h 13m

Xining (XNN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥614Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xining to Sichuan.

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Distance: 732.9 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Air China and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xining to Chengdu East twice daily. Tickets cost ¥286–850 and the journey takes 9h 52m.

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