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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Tianshui is to train via Tianshui which costs ¥95 - ¥210 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Tianshui is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥200 - ¥400.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Tianshui?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Tianshui station. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Tianshui South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Xining to Tianshui?

The distance between Xining and Tianshui is 469 km. The road distance is 503.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Tianshui without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥200 - ¥400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Xining to Tianshui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Tianshui train from?

Xining to Tianshui train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Tianshui?

The best way to get from Xining to Tianshui is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥200 - ¥400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥3400 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Xining to Tianshui train arrive?

Xining to Tianshui train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Tianshui South Station.

Can I drive from Xining to Tianshui?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Tianshui is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Xining to Tianshui.

Where can I stay near Tianshui?

There are nine+ hotels available in Tianshui.

Xining to Tianshui - 6 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Tianshui by train, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Xining to Tianshui South Stationtrain Xining
2h 56m
¥203–398
Train via Tianshui
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Tianshui Stationtrain Xining
7h 56m
¥96–202
Drive 503.1 km
1. Drive from Xining to Tianshuicar 503.1 km
5h 44m
¥432–624
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xining to Tianshuitaxi 503.1 km
5h 44m
¥750–950
Fly to Tianshui
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tianshui (THQ)plane XNN - THQ
14h 12m
¥671–3,386
Fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane XNN - XIY
2. Take the subway from Airport West to North Railway Stationsubway
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Tianshui South Stationtrain
5h 59m
¥587–2,832

Xining (XNN) to Tianshui (THQ) flights

17Weekly Planes

15h 33mAverage Duration

¥636Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xining to Tianshui South Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–340 and the journey takes 2h 44m. China Railways G-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Tibet Airlines Corporation, China Express Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Tianshui (THQ) twice daily.

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