Facts about the transport from Xining to Chengdu
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 711 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air China, China Railway |
Xining to Chengdu
Best Options
$28
$49
Other Options
Transportation from Xining to Chengdu
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Trains$ 27.08
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Flights$ 257.28
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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
Popular Routes in China
How to get from Xining to Chengdu
Travelling between Xining and Chengdu 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 48.64 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.01.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Chengdu?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Xining and Chengdu depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xining and Chengdu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 13m to reach Chengdu.
How much does it cost to get from Xining to Chengdu?
Travelling between Xining and Chengdu can be as cheap as USD 27.01 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 48.64 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train 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 Xining and Chengdu ?
- 3 from Xining to Chengdu starting from 08:05 Xining until 16:50 Xining
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Xining to Chengdu.
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 Xining to Chengdu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 257.28.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 Xining and Chengdu
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 Xining to Chengdu?
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