Beijing - Xining Train

Only 1 pair of high speed trains are running between Beijing and Xining, taking about 10.5 hours and costing CNY835 for second class seat. Normal trains run for 1,785 kilometers (1,109 miles) in 19.5 – 26.5 hours.

Transfer in Lanzhou is also a good choice. By this way, the total travel time will be about 8 - 12 hours.

Besides, passengers can take flights to travel between the two cities. There are 9 direct flights available for passengers' choices. The journey time is about 2.5 hours. Although it costs a little more, it can save a lot of time. Nevertheless, flight delays may happen frequently owing to air traffic control or changeable weather. Passengers are advised to think twice before departing.
 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G671	11:41 - 21:14	9h33m

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 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G674	12:47 - 22:55	10h8m

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 Notes:
1. "+" means the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule through the search tool on top of this page.
 Gaobeidian East, Baoding East, Shijiazhuang, Handan East, Anyang East, Hebi East, Xinxiang East, Zhengzhou East, Luoyang Longmen, Sanmenxia South, Xian North, Xianyang West, Yangling South, Baoji South, Tianshui South, Dingxi North, Lanzhou West
 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2,442 USD 361	CNY 1,093 - 1,248 USD 162 - 185	CNY 691 - 780 USD 102 - 115

 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T175	13:05 - 10:27+	21h22m
Z151	15:53 - 14:07+	22h14m
Z179	18:26 - 17:48+	23h22m
Z21	19:49 - 15:02+	19h13m

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 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z180	11:42 - 13:32+	25h50m
T176	11:55 - 09:38+	21h43m
Z22	13:26 - 08:43+	19h17m
Z152	14:15 - 14:30+	24h15m

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 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 582 - 656 USD 86 - 97	CNY 377 - 428 USD 56 - 63	CNY 206 - 236 USD 30 - 35

 To make a transfer in Lanzhou offers more choice to passengers. Beijing – Lanzhou High Speed Train has been put into operation, and takes 6.5 - 9.5 hours for a single journey. More than 30 pairs of Lanzhou – Xining bullet trains take about 1 – 2 hours for a single trip. Compared with normal trains, the total time onboard is greatly shortened. It costs about CNY805-817 if traveling by second class seat all the way and CNY 1,289.5-1,324.5 by first class seat.
  Lanzhou
Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province, was once an important point along the ancient Silk Road. The Yellow River runs through the city, nurturing different culture and scenery. When going to the city, you should not miss those attractions including Waterwheel Garden, Zhongshan Bridge, and Gansu Museum.