Xining Train Schedule
At present, only one railway station is in operation in the city: Xining Railway Station.
Located in Qilian District in Chengdong District, Xining Railway Station is an important stop along Lanzhou – Xinjiang High Speed Railway. This station operates both bullet trains to/from Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Xi'an, Urumqi, and normal trains to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Suzhou, Hohhot, Nanchang, Yinchuan etc.
(Last Update on May 26, 2023)
The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.
(Last Update on May 26, 2023)
The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.
Major Rail Lines from Xining to:
Located in Qilian District in Chengdong District, Xining Railway Station is an important stop along Lanzhou – Xinjiang High Speed Railway. This station operates both bullet trains to/from Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Xi'an, Urumqi, and normal trains to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Suzhou, Hohhot, Nanchang, Yinchuan etc.
High Speed Train Schedule of Xining
To | Trains | Duration | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
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First/ Second Class Seat | |||
Xi'an North | D2736, D2682, D2688, D2696... 7 departures from 07:20 to 17:55 | 5h22m - 5h52m | CNY 377.5/ 242.5 USD 56/ 36 |
Lanzhou | D2736, D766, D2768, D2768... 14 departures from 07:20 to 17:55 | 2h10m - 3h19m | CNY 88/ 55 USD 13/ 8 |
Haidong West | D766, D756, D2688, D2758... 5 departures from 07:35 to 15:15 | 0h22m | CNY 11/ 7 USD 2/ 1 |

Normal Speed Train Timetable of Xining
To | Trains | Duration | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
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Soft/ Hard Sleeper | |||
Beijing | T176, Z22, Z152 from 12:10 to 14:00 | 18h38m - 24h26m | CNY 580/ 377 USD 85/ 55 |
Shanghai | K2188, Z166, Z378 from 08:20 to 22:55 | 26h20m - 33h45m | CNY 717.5/ 464.5 USD 106/ 68 |
Guangzhou | Z232, Z266 at 08:05 and 10:51 | 33h30m - 34h10m | CNY 968.5/ 531.5 USD 142/ 78 |
Xi'an | Z918, Z232, K2188, Z166... 10 departures from 06:50 to 22:55 | 10h56m - 13h45m | CNY 325/ 214 USD 48/ 31 |
Lanzhou | Z918, Z232, K2188, Z166... 24 departures from 06:50 to 22:55 | 2h19m - 4h32m | CNY 124.5/ 86.5 USD 18/ 13 |
Nanjing | K2188, Z166, Z378 from 08:20 to 22:55 | 23h15m - 29h21m | CNY 656/ 428 USD 96/ 63 |
Suzhou | K2188, Z166, Z378 from 08:20 to 22:55 | 25h15m - 32h4m | CNY 703/ 456 USD 103/ 67 |
Chengdu | K2634, K1060 at 16:25 and 22:05 | 14h7m - 14h45m | CNY 375.5/ 247.5 USD 55/ 36 |
Chongqing | Z224 at 16:56 | 13h27m | CNY 389.5/ 255.5 USD 57/ 38 |
Lhasa | Z223, Z6801, Z21, Z265... 6 departures from 12:20 to 21:50 | 21h9m - 22h6m | CNY 816/ 529 USD 120/ 78 |
Luoyang | K2188, K178, Z152, Z274... 5 departures from 08:20 to 22:55 | 16h31m - 18h59m | CNY 440.5/ 288.5 USD 65/ 42 |
Hohhot | K1518, Z312 at 12:55 and 15:50 | 20h41m - 21h19m | CNY 468.5/ 307.5 USD 69/ 45 |
Shenzhen | Z232, K1310 at 08:05 and 20:10 | 35h10m - 41h39m | CNY 850.5/ 548.5 USD 125/ 81 |
Zhengzhou | K2188, Z166, Z266, K178... 6 departures from 08:20 to 22:55 | 17h7m - 20h58m | CNY 484.5/ 317.5 USD 71/ 47 |
Wuhan | Z232, Z266 at 08:05 and 10:51 | 21h51m - 21h55m | CNY 611/ 377 USD 90/ 55 |
Yinchuan | K1518, Z312, K816 from 12:55 to 19:10 | 11h49m - 13h1m | CNY 263/ 174 USD 39/ 26 |


- Last updated on May. 26, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Xining Train Schedule
Asked by Colin from AUSTRA | Jul. 22, 2020 18:55
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Can you offer the train schedule between Xining to the Salt Lake?
Our family will take a tour to the Salt Lake, can we take the train?
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Answered by Lily from SINGAPORE | Jul. 31, 2020 02:07
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Yes, the tourist trains are available during travel high season. The schedules are: Xining – Chaka, Y971 08:00/12:02, and the return trip is Y972 17:00/21:12. You will have 4-hour time to enjoy the Salt Lake.
Asked by Penelope from UNITED KINGDOM | Jul. 08, 2019 01:43
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Do I have to change trains at Xining for trip head to Lhasa?
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Answered by Griffin from USA | Jul. 08, 2019 18:15
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I am also considering about this issue. From what I read online, normally if you booked a direct train (one ticket for whole trip), you do not need to change trains. However, I did read someone says they changed to different ride in Xining which they said is not fit the altitude there better. I am not sure if this is only during winter time or all the time. But anyway, I think it should not be a problem as long as we have our tickets.
Asked by Fernando | Feb. 26, 2019 00:08
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Trains run daily from Xining to Lhasa?
I heard the train runs on some certain days only and may stops in winter time. Is this true?
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Answered by Ternence from FINLAND | Feb. 26, 2019 18:13
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Indeed not all trains runs daily to Lhasa, but from Xining, there are still around 5 rides a day in service. So you can still find a rides and they runs in winter time too!