Facts about the transport from Beijing to Xining
| Cheapest Transport | $41 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:13 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:52 PM |
| Departures per day | 13 |
| Distance | 1168 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Railway, Xiamen Airlines |
Beijing to Xining
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Beijing to Xining Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Air China | Economy | 06:15 | 08:35 | $356.15 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 06:50 | 12:10 | $668.49 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 07:25 | 10:15 | $390.42 | |
Flight | Beijing Capital Airlines | Economy | 07:45 | 10:05 | $332.91 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 08:13 | 18:22 | $189.75 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 09:00 | 17:25 | $461.88 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 10:00 | 18:35 | $488.68 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 11:55 | 14:35 | $352.66 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 13:00 | 18:35 | $490.81 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 13:35 | 16:05 | $325.93 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 14:00 | 18:35 | $502.54 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 15:53 | 14:07 | $102.96 | |
Flight | China United Airlines | Economy | 16:20 | 19:00 | $578.66 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 16:55 | 23:40 | $592.55 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 18:26 | 17:48 | $102.96 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 19:00 | 23:40 | $502.54 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 19:22 | 15:07 | $91.64 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 20:45 | 12:10 | $686.29 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 21:10 | 12:10 | $461.04 | |
Flight | Hainan Airlines | Economy | 22:15 | 12:10 | $489.98 |
How to get from Beijing to Xining
Travelling between Beijing 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 452.28 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 40.53.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Xining?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Beijing and Xining depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Beijing and Xining. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 21m to reach Xining.
How much does it cost to get from Beijing to Xining?
Travelling between Beijing and Xining can be as cheap as USD 40.53 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 452.28 if you buy a Xiamen Airlines 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 Beijing and Xining ?
- 12 from Beijing to Xining starting from 08:13 Beijing West until 19:52 Beijing West
- 1 from Beijing to Xining starting from 17:00 Beijing Daxing Airport until 17:00 Beijing Daxing Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Beijing 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 Beijing to Xining, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 452.22.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 Beijing and Xining
Xiamen Airlines
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 Beijing 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
Transportation from Beijing to Xining
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Trains$ 40.53
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Flights$ 452.22
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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