Trains to Xining
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 4 railway stations in Xining: Xining railway station, Xining West railway station, Datongxi Railway Station, Xining East railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Xining
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xining to Nianbo | China | 61 km (38 mi) | about 19 min |
| Xining to Wuwei | China | 164 km (102 mi) | about 51 min |
| Xining to Lanzhou | China | 197 km (122 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Xining to Jinchang | China | 212 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Xining to Baiyin | China | 216 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Xining to Zhangye | China | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Xining to Zhongwei | China | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Xining to Guyuan | China | 411 km (255 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Xining to Wuzhong | China | 421 km (262 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Xining to Tianshui | China | 426 km (265 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Xining to Jiuquan | China | 448 km (278 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Xining to Yinchuan | China | 448 km (278 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Xining to Chongqing | China | 904 km (561 mi) | about 4 h 43 min |
| Xining to Chengdu | China | 696 km (433 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Xining to Beijing | China | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 6 h 56 min |
| Xining to Tianjin | China | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 7 h 13 min |
| Xining to Wuhan | China | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 7 h |
| Xining to Xi’an | China | 701 km (435 mi) | about 3 h 40 min |
| Xining to Jinan | China | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 7 h 6 min |
| Xining to Zhengzhou | China | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 5 h 43 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Xining have?
Xining railway station, Xining West railway station, Datongxi Railway Station, Xining East railway station.
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.