Facts about the transport from Urumqi to Xining
| Cheapest Transport | $38 |
| Fastest Transport | 9h 24m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:45 PM |
| Departures per day | 50 |
| Distance | 470 kilometers |
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Urumqi to Xining
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Urumqi to Xining Destination Reviews
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Isolde MGreat experience, seats next to each other and window view would have been even better!
Urumqi to Xining, Train #D576 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Aug 25, 2025
Urumqi to Xining Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 06:35 | 13:40 | $455.41 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 06:55 | 13:40 | $444.52 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 07:45 | 20:05 | $495.22 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 08:13 | 17:44 | $78.97 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 08:40 | 19:14 | $78.97 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 09:00 | 15:10 | $932.78 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 09:20 | 09:45 | $171.12 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 10:05 | 10:25 | $180.45 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 11:18 | 21:24 | $78.97 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 12:57 | 22:09 | $78.97 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 13:35 | 20:05 | $620.36 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 14:50 | 20:05 | $562.05 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 15:20 | 22:05 | $477.69 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 16:50 | 19:20 | $244.73 | |
Train | China Railway | Hard Sleeper | 18:28 | 10:01 | $56.52 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 19:42 | 09:53 | $84.15 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 20:03 | 10:15 | $84.15 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 20:20 | 10:37 | $84.15 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 21:05 | 11:07 | $84.15 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 21:31 | 12:18 | $84.15 |
How to get from Urumqi to Xining?
When you want to get from Urumqi to Xining, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:
- Train
How far is Urumqi from Xining?
The overland distance from Urumqi to Xining is 293 miles (470 km).
The flying distance is 293 miles (470 km).
How long does it take to get from Urumqi to Xining?
The travel time from Urumqi to Xining takes approximately 17 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Urumqi to Xining?
To get from Urumqi to Xining prepare to shell out about USD 37.46 for your ticket.
How many trips per day are there from Urumqi to Xining?
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 50 departures a day.
Useful tips for travel from Urumqi to Xining
While train is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.
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Things to remember before buying your train ticket:- Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel.
- In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough - it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.
- If you are in for a premium experience, opt for a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi and a choice of snacks and drinks.
Do many travellers take train from Urumqi to Xining?
Up to now, 544 booked train tickets from Urumqi to Xining through our service. You can check reviews above.
Transportation from Urumqi to Xining
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Trains$ 37.53
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