What is the cheapest way to get from Xining to Harbin?

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Harbin is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥950 and takes 45h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining to Harbin?

The fastest way to get from Xining to Harbin is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Harbin?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Harbin. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Harbin via Beijing West and Beijing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

How far is it from Xining to Harbin?

The distance between Xining and Harbin is 2324 km. The road distance is 2767.8 km.

How do I travel from Xining to Harbin without a car?

The best way to get from Xining to Harbin without a car is to train which takes 18h 9m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Xining to Harbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Harbin train from?

Xining to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Harbin?

The best way to get from Xining to Harbin is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1300 - ¥1600 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Xining to Harbin train arrive?

Xining to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.

Can I drive from Xining to Harbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Harbin is 2768 km. It takes approximately 28h 58m to drive from Xining to Harbin.

Where can I stay near Harbin?

There are 118+ hotels available in Harbin.

Xining to Harbin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Xining to Harbin by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Xining
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane XNN - HRB
7h 57m
¥2,641–3,971
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Shenyang Stationtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Shenyang to Harbin Westtrain Dalian North / ...
45h 43m
¥504–934
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Beijing West Stationtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Beijing to Harbintrain Beijing
18h 9m
¥1,356–1,512
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Beijingbus
4. Take the bus from Beijing Zhaogongkou to Harbinbus
42h 49m
¥953–1,191
Drive 2,767.8 km
1. Drive from Xining to Harbincar 2,767.8 km
28h 58m
¥2,377–3,433
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane LHW - HRB
8h 26m
¥880–2,736
Train via Beijing
1. Take the train from Xining to Beijing North stationtrain Xining
2. Take the train from Beijing to Harbintrain Beijing
18h 52m
¥1,053–1,909

Xining (XNN) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) flights

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,323.7 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Harbin, China?

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xining to Harbin via Xining, Beijing West Station, Beijing West, and Beijing in around 18h 9m.

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