Currently, only normal-speed trains operate between Wuhan and Xining. The journey duration on a normal-speed train is over 20 hours, which is quite a long time. If you want to shorten the journey duration, you could consider transferring in Xi’an as high-speed trains are available between the above cities and there are more choices.
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Wuchang Railway Station, Xining Railway Station
- Duration: 20½–27½ hours
- Main stops: Xi’an, Xianyang, Tianshui, Lanzhou
Wuhan to Xining Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K624 | 10:45 | 11:34+1 | 24 h 49 min |
| Z292 | 17:40 | 15:51+1 | 22 h 11 min |
| T306 | 19:19 | 16:16+1 | 20 h 57 min |
| Z264 | 22:58 | 19:25+1 | 20 h 27 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
Xining to Wuhan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z232 | 09:07 | 06:02+1 | 20 h 55 min |
| T308 | 09:44 | 09:25+1 | 23 h 41 min |
| Z136 | 11:22 | 09:36+1 | 22 h 14 min |
| K622 | 13:05 | 16:21+1 | .27 h 16 min |
Wuhan to Xining Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥542–585 ($77–84) | ¥353–397 ($51–57) | ¥201–217 ($29–31) |
Travel Tip
You can also consider taking a flight. Only one pair of flights operates between Wuhan and Xining every day and the journey duration is about 2½ hours. The full airfare is about 1,680 CNY (240 USD).
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 70% off in April 2020.
