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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shangri-La to Xining

Composite routes from Shangri-La to Xining

Cheapest
29 h 48 min
Car
2803 km.
from $154
Other
23 h 12 min
996 km.
from $185.96
9 h 30 min
Train, Plane
996 km.
from $214.35
24 h 44 min
996 km.
from $251.39
32 h 47 min
Bus, Train
996 km.
from $132.51

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$470.74

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$470.74

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$407.12

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$445.29

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$267.17

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.16–$57.25
Train from Xiangyun to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Dali to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xi'an North to Xining
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$89.06
Train from Chengdu East to Xining
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.37–$139.95

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chengdu to Xining
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$39.44

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.91
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to bus and train which costs $119.57 - $152.17 and takes 32h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Xining via Lijiang, Kunming and Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Xining?

The distance between Shangri-La and Xining is 1033 km. The road distance is 2012.1 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xining without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 23h 12m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Xining?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Shangri-La to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Xining train from?

Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.

Train or fly from Shangri-La to Xining?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xining is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 23h 12m.

Where does the Shangri-La to Xining train arrive?

Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Xining is 2012 km. It takes approximately 23h 49m to drive from Shangri-La to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 31+ hotels available in Xining. Prices start at $12.20 per night.
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