How to get from Jiayuguan to Xining
3 ways, 466 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 7h | ¥540–830 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 8h 3m | ¥220–290 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 3m | ¥1,460–2,190 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Jiayuguan to Xining?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 7h door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 466 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Jiayuguan to Xining?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥220. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Jiayuguan to Xining?
- About 39 min in the air (JGN → XIY), about 7h door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥540–830; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Xining from Jiayuguan by road?
- About 563 km, roughly 8h 3m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥220–290; tolls and parking are extra.