Xi'an - Xining Train
There are over 25 pairs of trains running between Xi'an and Xining. Among them, about 12 pairs are high speed trains running for 756 kilometers (470 miles), taking 4 - 5 hours. The other pairs are normal trains running for 858 – 892 kilometers (533 - 554 miles), taking 9 – 14.5 hours.
12 pairs of them are operated between Xi'an North Railway Station and Xining Railway Station. They run at the top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The whole journey takes 4 – 5 hours. Most of them originate in Xi'an, except D2569/D2570 which just have a short layover there for 4 or 8 minutes. At the other side, most of them end/originate in Xining, except D2671/D2672 and D2673/D2674 which just stop for 4 minutes there. If you take any of the above-mentioned three pairs, you should catch your luggage in advance and listen to the broadcast carefully in order to get off/get on in time.
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Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
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Stopovers along the way:
Xianyangqindu, Yangling South, Qishan, Baoji South, Tianshui South, Dingxi West, Tongwei, Qin’an, Lanzhou West, Minhe South, Ledu South, Haidong West,
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Notes:
1. The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
2. "+" means the second day.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
They are running between Xi'an Railway Station and Xining Railway Station. Three types of trains including Z, T and K types are used along this way. Among them, the fastest ones are 9 pairs of Z type, taking 9 – 12 hours. Two T types run for 10 – 12 hours. 7 pairs of K types run for 11 – 15 hours. Usually, you are advised to take Z type or T type. A soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is highly recommended. With a sleeper berth, you can have a good rest and save energy for the next trip. What’s more, overnight sleeper trains including K4099/K4100, K177, K621, K1310, K378, and Z274 are preferable choices for those who want to save day time. They can also save one-night accommodation fee.
Below are the stations along the way:
Xianyang, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Gangu, Longxi, Wushan, Dingxi, Lanzhou, Haishiwan, Ledu, and Ping’anyi
Direct flights are catchable between the two cities. Xi'an to Xining flight travel time is usually 1.5 hours. However, the airports are a little far from the downtown areas, so the total flight time may be over 5 hours if count in the travel time to/from airports and the boarding time. In this way, flight travel time may have no big difference from the high speed train consumed time. Meanwhile, bullet trains are usually more punctual than flight and a second class seat by rail costs less than an economy class seat by air.
Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:
Xi'an – Xining High Speed Train
Xi'an to Xining High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D2721 | 07:00 - 12:31 | 5h31m |
| D2719 | 07:35 - 13:47 | 6h12m |
| D2701 | 08:00 - 13:16 | 5h16m |
| D2737 | 10:21 - 16:11 | 5h50m |
| D2735 | 13:10 - 19:06 | 5h56m |
| D2697 | 17:10 - 22:46 | 5h36m |
Xining to Xi'an Bullet Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D2736 | 07:20 - 12:42 | 5h22m |
| D2682 | 10:10 - 15:46 | 5h36m |
| D2688 | 11:05 - 16:38 | 5h33m |
| D2696 | 11:55 - 17:43 | 5h48m |
| D2726 | 14:40 - 20:23 | 5h43m |
| D2728 | 15:15 - 21:07 | 5h52m |
| D2708 | 17:55 - 23:18 | 5h23m |
Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
Ticket Fare of Xi'an - Xining High Speed Trains
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|
| CNY 377.5 - 413.5 USD 56 - 61 | CNY 242.5 - 257.5 USD 36 - 38 |
Stopovers along the way:Xianyangqindu, Yangling South, Qishan, Baoji South, Tianshui South, Dingxi West, Tongwei, Qin’an, Lanzhou West, Minhe South, Ledu South, Haidong West,
Normal Trains
Xi'an to Xining Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z377 | 03:33 - 13:38 | 10h5m |
| Z151 | 03:59 - 14:25 | 10h26m |
| Z273 | 07:24 - 17:32 | 10h8m |
| Z231 | 09:12 - 19:49 | 10h37m |
| K2187 | 09:30 - 20:47 | 11h17m |
| Z265 | 09:54 - 19:23 | 9h29m |
| Z165 | 11:20 - 21:03 | 9h43m |
| K1309 | 22:27 - 10:23+ | 11h56m |
| K177 | 22:44 - 09:42+ | 10h58m |
Xining to Xi'an Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z232 | 08:05 - 19:42 | 11h37m |
| K2188 | 08:20 - 21:33 | 13h13m |
| Z166 | 09:38 - 20:34 | 10h56m |
| Z266 | 10:51 - 21:47 | 10h56m |
| K178 | 11:20 - 01:05+ | 13h45m |
| Z152 | 14:00 - 01:32+ | 11h32m |
| K390 | 18:25 - 07:29+ | 13h4m |
| K1310 | 20:10 - 08:48+ | 12h38m |
| Z274 | 22:40 - 10:01+ | 11h21m |
| Z378 | 22:55 - 10:44+ | 11h49m |
1. The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
2. "+" means the second day.
Ticket Fare
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 325 USD 48 | CNY 214 USD 31 | CNY 115 USD 17 |
They are running between Xi'an Railway Station and Xining Railway Station. Three types of trains including Z, T and K types are used along this way. Among them, the fastest ones are 9 pairs of Z type, taking 9 – 12 hours. Two T types run for 10 – 12 hours. 7 pairs of K types run for 11 – 15 hours. Usually, you are advised to take Z type or T type. A soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is highly recommended. With a sleeper berth, you can have a good rest and save energy for the next trip. What’s more, overnight sleeper trains including K4099/K4100, K177, K621, K1310, K378, and Z274 are preferable choices for those who want to save day time. They can also save one-night accommodation fee.
Below are the stations along the way:Xianyang, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Gangu, Longxi, Wushan, Dingxi, Lanzhou, Haishiwan, Ledu, and Ping’anyi
Xi'an – Xining Train vs. Flight
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Questions & Answers on Xi'an - Xining Train
Asked by Earle from INDIA | Jan. 06, 2020 18:38
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ReplyFrom Shuyuan Youth Hostel to Xi'an North Station
How to go and how much would it cost? Bus, subway or taxi?
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Answered by Quinton | Jan. 07, 2020 18:10
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00ReplyI think this hostel is not far from South Gate, so you can walk to the metro station there and take metro line 2 to the North Station. It would cost CNY5 per person.
Asked by andy smith from NEW ZEALAND | Aug. 05, 2019 19:00Reply
ReplyI am hoping to take the D2671 train Xi'an to Xining arriving at 13:14
Will I have enough time to check in for a flight departing at 14:25 ?
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Answered by Raina | Aug. 06, 2019 02:2800Reply
00ReplySo you will need to catch a flight from Xining at 14:25? If so it is surely not possible. You need to be at station around 2 hours in advance. And it did not count the time need to transfer on the way yet.
Asked by Douglass from CANADA | Jun. 04, 2019 03:14Reply
ReplyHow can I get a ticket on overnight sleeper train K177 from Xi'an to Xining
I'd like to take overnight train to save time, but find no ticket available.
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Jun. 04, 2019 17:1200Reply
00ReplyThank you for your inquiry.
The ticket on the overnight sleeper ride can be hard to get. If you do need the ticket on K177, you may consider to try with ticket from Weinan to Xining instead. Occasionally there could be a few ticket offered from Weinan, you can board from Xi'an at halfway. Hope this information can help you.
The ticket on the overnight sleeper ride can be hard to get. If you do need the ticket on K177, you may consider to try with ticket from Weinan to Xining instead. Occasionally there could be a few ticket offered from Weinan, you can board from Xi'an at halfway. Hope this information can help you.
Asked by Christal | Feb. 11, 2019 01:58Reply
ReplyXi'an to Xining by D2687 and then to Lhasa
Is this the same Xining Station which I need to change train to Lhasa. Do I have enough time to catch Z21 at 3:21pm?
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Answered by Jace from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 11, 2019 18:3800Reply
00ReplyYes, they are the same station. The time is enough time for connection as high speed rides hardly delay. The problem is that the tickets are hard to get on Z21. Do you have a ticket already? It seems Z6801 has more chances to get a ticket.