There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Turpan by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ)plane XNN - TLQ
7h 47m¥1,051–3,361Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
18h 20m¥220–582Drive 1,555.4 km
- Drive from Xining to Turpancar 1,555.4 km
15h 45m¥1,336–1,930Train via Jinchang
- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jinchangtrain
- Take the train from Jinchang to Turfan Northtrain
22h 39m¥230–626
Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Turpan is to train which costs ¥220 - ¥600 and takes 18h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Turpan is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Turpan. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Turfan North via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
The distance between Xining and Turpan is 1365 km. The road distance is 1555.4 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 18h 20m and costs ¥220 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Xining to Turpan, including transfers.
Xining to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Turpan is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥600 and takes 18h 20m.
Turpan is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 1:19 AM in Xining and 11:19 PM in Turpan.
Xining to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Turpan, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Turpan via Lanzhou and Turfan North in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,400
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,400
- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–11,000
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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 Lanzhou West to Jinchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
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 Jinchang to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥270–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–550
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
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Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Turpan is 1555 km. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Xining to Turpan.
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