Buses to Xining
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Xining, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xining to Qiaotou | China | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Xining to Nianbo | China | 61 km (38 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Xining to Tongren | China | 126 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Xining to Wuwei | China | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Xining to Linxia Chengguanzhen | China | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Xining to Lanzhou | China | 197 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Xining to Jinchang | China | 212 km (132 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Xining to Baiyin | China | 216 km (134 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Xining to Zhangye | China | 281 km (175 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| Xining to Dingxi | China | 283 km (176 mi) | about 5 h 20 min |
| Xining to Zhongwei | China | 320 km (199 mi) | about 6 h |
| Xining to Gangu Chengguanzhen | China | 385 km (239 mi) | about 7 h 9 min |
| Xining to Chongqing | China | 904 km (561 mi) | about 16 h 28 min |
| Xining to Chengdu | China | 696 km (433 mi) | about 12 h 44 min |
| Xining to Beijing | China | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 24 h 4 min |
| Xining to Tianjin | China | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 25 h 1 min |
| Xining to Wuhan | China | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 24 h 15 min |
| Xining to Xi’an | China | 701 km (435 mi) | about 12 h 49 min |
| Xining to Jinan | China | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 24 h 37 min |
| Xining to Wuzhong | China | 421 km (262 mi) | about 7 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.