There are 3 ways to get from Xining to Kashgar by plane, train, or car
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Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥310 - ¥800 and takes 39h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Kashgar via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 19m.
The distance between Xining and Kashgar is 2336 km. The road distance is 2829.3 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Kashgar without a car is to train which takes 39h 19m and costs ¥310 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Xining to Kashgar, including transfers.
Xining to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥310 - ¥800 and takes 39h 19m.
Kashgar is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 8:54 PM in Xining and 6:54 PM in Kashgar.
Xining to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Kashgar, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Kashgar via Lanzhou and Kashgar in around 39h 19m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–6,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–8,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–8,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–8,500
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥65–90
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–200
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
Train from Lanzhou to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,100
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Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Kashgar is 2829 km. It takes approximately 30h 36m to drive from Xining to Kashgar.
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