Facts about the transport from Chengdu to Xining
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 11:53 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:05 PM |
| Departures per day | 10 |
| Distance | 787 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air China, China Railway |
Chengdu to Xining
Best Options
$28
$259
Other Options
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Price
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Arrival
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Transportation from Chengdu to Xining
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Trains$ 27.12
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Flights$ 258.35
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
To Chengdu
Popular Routes in China
How to get from Chengdu to Xining
Travelling between Chengdu and Xining is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 258.36 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.05.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Xining?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Chengdu and Xining depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chengdu and Xining. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 44m to reach Xining.
How much does it cost to get from Chengdu to Xining?
Travelling between Chengdu and Xining can be as cheap as USD 27.05 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 258.36 if you buy a Air China flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chengdu and Xining ?
- 9 from Chengdu to Xining starting from 11:53 Chengdu East until 16:37 Chengdu West
- 1 from Chengdu to Xining starting from 19:05 Chengdu Airport until 19:05 Chengdu Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chengdu to Xining.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chengdu to Xining, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 258.35.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chengdu and Xining
Air China
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chengdu to Xining?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train