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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Tianjin is to train and bus which costs ¥260 - ¥600 and takes 27h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Tianjin is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Tianjin?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Tianjin. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Tianjin West via Minghe South, Xi'an North and Shijiazhuang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Xining to Tianjin?

The distance between Xining and Tianjin is 1422 km. The road distance is 1670.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Tianjin without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 10h 34m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Xining to Tianjin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Tianjin train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Tianjin?

The best way to get from Xining to Tianjin is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Xining to Tianjin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Xining to Tianjin?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Tianjin is 1670 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Xining to Tianjin.

Where can I stay near Tianjin?

There are 147+ hotels available in Tianjin.

Xining to Tianjin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Xining to Tianjin by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly Xining to Tianjin Binhai
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane XNN - TSN
5h 16m
¥1,723–4,930
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Baodingtrain
2. Take the bus from Baoding Terminal to Beijing Daxing International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Tianjin Bus/Railway Stationbus
27h 41m
¥266–566
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
2. Take the train from Minghe South to Xi'an Northtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Shijiazhuangtrain
4. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Tianjin Westtrain
10h 34m
¥756–1,119
Drive 1,670.3 km
1. Drive from Xining to Tianjincar 1,670.3 km
17h 6m
¥1,466–2,117
Fly Xining to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane XNN - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
3. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
5h 27m
¥1,892–5,030
Fly Xining to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane XNN - PEK
2. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
6h 4m
¥1,788–5,022
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Tianjin Binhai
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 Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane LHW - TSN
7h 35m
¥812–2,695
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Baoding Easttrain Xining
2. Take the train from Baoding East to Tianjin Westtrain Wuhan / ...
11h 16m
¥838–908

Xining (XNN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

¥1,703Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,422.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Air China, Hainan, and two other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Tianjin West via Minghe South, Xi'an North, and Shijiazhuang in around 10h 34m.

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