What is the cheapest way to get from Yining to Beijing?

The cheapest way to get from Yining to Beijing is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥1100 and takes 46h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yining to Beijing?

The fastest way to get from Yining to Beijing is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥2950 - ¥3050.

Is there a direct train between Yining and Beijing?

No, there is no direct train from Yining to Beijing. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Dongzhimen via Ürümqi, Hohhot East and Beijing Qinghe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.

How far is it from Yining to Beijing?

The distance between Yining and Beijing is 2955 km. The road distance is 3369.5 km.

How do I travel from Yining to Beijing without a car?

The best way to get from Yining to Beijing without a car is to train via Hohhot which takes 42h 25m and costs ¥600 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Yining to Beijing?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Yining to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yining to Beijing train from?

Yining to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Yining to Beijing?

The best way to get from Yining to Beijing is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥2950 - ¥3050. Alternatively, you can train via Hohhot, which costs ¥600 - ¥1200 and takes 42h 25m.

What is the time difference between Yining and Beijing?

Beijing is 2h ahead of Yining. It is currently 11:31 PM in Yining and 1:31 AM in Beijing.

Where does the Yining to Beijing train arrive?

Yining to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Yining to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Yining to Beijing is 3369 km. It takes approximately 33h 54m to drive from Yining to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 854+ hotels available in Beijing.

Yining to Beijing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Yining to Beijing by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane YIN - PEK
4h 50m
¥2,967–3,028
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain Yining
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Stationtrain Urumqi
46h 54m
¥474–1,048
Train via Hohhot
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Hohhot Easttrain
3. Take the train from Hohhot East to Beijing Qinghe Stationtrain
42h 25m
¥630–1,176
Drive 3,369.5 km
1. Drive from Yining to Beijingcar 3,369.5 km
33h 54m
¥2,834–4,093
Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane YIN - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
5h 45m
¥3,546–7,563
Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane YIN - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
7h 45m
¥1,466–4,202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Beijingbus
45h 35m
¥937–1,301

Yining Airport (YIN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

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Distance: 2,955 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Yining, China and Beijing, China?

Air China flies from Yining Airport (YIN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yining to Dongzhimen via Yining, Ürümqi, Hohhot East, Beijing Qinghe Station, and Beijing Qinghe Station in around 42h 25m.

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