Sichuan to Xining

Sichuan to Xining

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Sichuan to Xining Schedule

Sichuan to Xining Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Sleeper 01:12 - 20:20¥ 314
Chengdu Airlines Economy 07:55 - 12:45¥ 1,401
Sichuan Airlines Economy #3U634109:10 - 10:40¥ 1,166
Air China Economy #CA259311:50 - 13:20¥ 915
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:39 - 22:39¥ 352
China Railway Hard Sleeper 15:21 - 07:05¥ 314
Air China Economy #CA259317:50 - 19:20¥ 1,854
Air China Economy #CA421119:05 - 20:30¥ 1,174
Air China Economy #CA258520:10 - 21:50¥ 1,845

Transportation from Sichuan to Xining

Facts about the transport from Sichuan to Xining

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure9:10 午前
Latest Departure9:11 午後
Departures per day18
Distance787 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Sichuan to Xining

Travelling between Sichuan 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 162.27 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.02.

How long does it take to get from Sichuan to Xining?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Sichuan and Xining depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sichuan 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 Sichuan to Xining?

Travelling between Sichuan and Xining can be as cheap as USD 27.02 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 162.27 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 Sichuan and Xining ?

  • 12 from Sichuan to Xining starting from 11:53 Chengdu East until 21:11 Chengdu West
  • 6 from Sichuan to Xining starting from 09:10 Chengdu Tianfu until 20:55 Chengdu Tianfu

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sichuan 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 Sichuan to Xining, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 94.38.

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 Sichuan and Xining

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan 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 Sichuan 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