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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Tongren is to train which costs ¥700 - ¥1400 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Tongren is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs ¥1500 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Tongren?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Tongren. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Tongren via Xi'an North, Chengdu East and Guiyang North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Xining to Tongren?

The distance between Xining and Tongren is 2378 km. The road distance is 1578.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Tongren without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 14h 18m and costs ¥850 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Xining to Tongren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Tongren train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Tongren?

The best way to get from Xining to Tongren is to train via Xi'an which takes 14h 18m and costs ¥850 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1500 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Xining to Tongren train arrive?

Xining to Tongren train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Xining to Tongren?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Tongren is 1578 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Xining to Tongren.

Where can I stay near Tongren?

There are six+ hotels available in Tongren.

Xining to Tongren - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Tongren by train, car, or plane

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

Train via Xi'an
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Guiyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Guiyang North to Tongrentrain
14h 18m
¥853–1,664
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Tongren Southtrain
3. Take the train from Tongren South to Tongrentrain
16h 43m
¥706–1,314
Drive 1,578.3 km
1. Drive from Xining to Tongrencar 1,578.3 km
16h 46m
¥1,390–2,008
Fly
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN)plane XNN - TEN
8h 38m
¥1,576–8,591

Xining to Tongren by train

7Weekly Trains

14h 18mAverage Duration

¥853Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,378.2 km
Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Tongren, Guizhou, China?

You can take a train from Xining to Tongren via Xi'an North, Chengdu East, and Guiyang North in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) twice daily.

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