Top 10 China tours 2024/2025 for first visits and returns: embark on a lifetime experience. Learn more
Xi'an-Xining Trains

Xi'an-Xining Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Jun. 2, 2023

Six pairs of high-speed trains and 11 pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Xi’an and Xining every day.

Xi'an-Xining High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Xi’an North Railway Station, Xining Railway Station
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Main stops: Tianshui, Lanzhou

Xi'an to Xining High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2721 07:00 12:31 5h 31m
D2719 07:35 13:47 6h 12m
D2737 10:21 16:11 5h 50m
D2697 17:10 22:46 5h 36m
  • Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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.

Xining to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2736 07:20 12:42 5h 22m
D2682 10:10 15:46 5h 36m
D2696 11:55 17:43 5h 48m
D2708 17:55 23:18 5h 23m

Xi'an to Xining High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

First Class Second Class
US$59 (CNY413.5) US$37 (CNY257.5)

Xi'an-Xining Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Xi’an Railway Station, Xining Railway Station
  • Duration: 9½-12½ hours
  • Main stops: Lanzhou, Tianshui

Xi'an to Xining Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z151 03:59 14:25 10h 26m
Z231 09:12 19:49 10h 37m
Z165 11:20 21:03 9h 43m
K1309 22:27 10:23 (next day) 11h 56m
  • Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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.

Xining to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z918 06:50 19:55 13h 5m
Z166 09:38 20:34 10h 56m
K178 11:20 01:05 (next day) 13h 45m
Z152 14:00 01:32 (next day) 11h 32m

Xi'an to Xining Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$44 (CNY312) US$29 (CNY200) US$17 (CNY115)

Travel Tips

You can also consider taking a flight. There are about five pairs of flights between Xi’an and Xining every day. The airfare is about 900 CNY.

Station Information

Please note that Xi’an North Railway Station is about 40 minutes’ drive from the city center. Many public buses operate to the station: 108, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 362, 723, and 727.

Popular tours
Make the most of your time
Choose the best time to visit
Start planning your tailor-made tour with 1-1 help from our travel advisors. Create Your Trip

Sign up to Our Newsletter

Be the first to receive exciting updates, exclusive promotions, and valuable travel tips from our team of experts.

The China Highlights Experience

1-to-1 Expert Planning

1-to-1 Expert Planning

Your tour will be tailor-made by your personal travel advisor — a destination expert. Every reply will be within 24 hours.

Personal Journeys

Personal Journeys

Enjoy your personal local guide and ride. Explore destinations at your own pace. Have unparalleled flexibility, which is impossible on a group tour.

Authentic Experiences

Authentic Experiences

Discover the hidden gems. Experience local culture by practicing it. Try new and exciting activities, and unveil the stories behind the sights and people.

Well-Selected Local Guides

Well-Selected Local Guides

Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!

China Highlights tailor-makes China tours to help travelers discover China their way. We're a passionate team of one hundred avid travelers who love to share our knowledge of China with those looking for a more authentic travel experience, more ...
China Highlights International Travel Service Co., LTD
Corporate Number: 914503003486045699
Featured on