There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Turpan by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ)plane XNN - TLQ
6h 27m¥1,151–3,061Train
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¥1,314–1,898Train 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 6h 27m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3100.
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 6h 27m 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 6h 27m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥600 and takes 18h 20m.
Turpan is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 9:08 AM in Xining and 7:08 AM 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 five other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Turpan (TLQ) twice daily. 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
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,400
Flights from Xining to Turpan via Kashi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–5,500
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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Turpan is 1555 km. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Xining to Turpan.
There are nine+ hotels available in Turpan.