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20 pairs of high-speed trains and 17 pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Xi'an and Xining every day.
Xi'an-Xining High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Xi'an North Railway Station, Xining Railway Station
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Main stops: Tianshui, Lanzhou
Xi'an to Xining High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 9th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2649 | 07:04 | 11:36 | 4h 32m |
| D2569 | 12:39 | 17:01 | 4h 22m |
| D2727 | 13:20 | 17:53 | 4h 33m |
| D2695 | 15:56 | 20:28 | 4h 32m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Xining to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 9th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2736 | 07:20 | 12:42 | 5h 22m |
| D2682 | 10:10 | 15:46 | 5h 36m |
| D2696 | 11:55 | 17:43 | 5h 48m |
| D2708 | 17:55 | 23:18 | 5h 23m |
Xi'an to Xining High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|
| US$59 (CNY413.5) | US$37 (CNY257.5) |
Xi'an-Xining Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Xi'an Railway Station, Xining Railway Station
- Duration: 9½-12½ hours
- Main stops: Lanzhou, Tianshui
Xi'an to Xining Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 9th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z273 | 07:10 | 17:14 | 10h 4m |
| Z41 | 08:25 | 17:35 | 9h 10m |
| Z165 | 09:27 | 19:06 | 9h 39m |
| K1309 | 23:08 | 10:53 (next day) | 11h 45m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Xining to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 9th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z232 | 08:10 | 19:52 | 11h 42m |
| Z106 | 10:21 | 21:18 | 10h 57m |
| K178 | 11:00 | 00:52 (next day) | 13h 52m |
| K2188 | 19:50 | 08:26 (next day) | 12h 36m |
Xi'an to Xining Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$44 (CNY312) | US$29 (CNY200) | US$17 (CNY115) |
Travel Tips
You can also consider taking a flight. There are about five pairs of flights between Xi'an and Xining every day. The airfare is about 900 CNY.
Station Information
Please note that Xi'an North Railway Station is about 40 minutes' drive from the city center. Many public buses operate to the station: 108, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 362, 723, and 727.
