Which stations serve Beijing and Xining?

Beijing, Beijing North, Beijingchaoyang, Beijingdaxing, Beijing East, Beijingfengtai, Beijing South, Beijingtongzhou, Beijing West serve Beijing; Xining serve Xining.

Beijing to Xining Train

北京 → 西宁

Beijing to Xining takes between 9 hours 33 minutes and 23 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 06:09 and the last at 19:48. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Beijing and Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1081	06:09Beijing North	18:36Xining	12h27m
G671	11:41Beijing West	21:14Xining	9h33m
T175	13:06Beijing West	10:27Xining	21h21m
D101	15:52Beijing West	13:49Xining	21h57m
Z179	18:20Beijing West	17:48Xining	23h28m
Z21	19:48Beijing West	15:02Xining	19h14m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Beijing and Xining

Compare the railway stations used to reach Beijing and Xining. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Beijing

Beijing北京
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 2
Beijing North北京北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 13
Beijing Chaoyang北京朝阳
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 3
Beijing Daxing北京大兴
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing East北京东
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 10Metro Line 16
Beijing South北京南
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Beijing TongZhou北京通州
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing West北京西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 7Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Beijing (北京) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	9 hours 33 minutes on G671 (11:41 to 21:14)
First train	06:09 D1081 from Beijing North
Last train	19:48 Z21 from Beijing West
Departure stations on timetable	Beijing North, Beijing West
Arrival stations on timetable	Xining
Train types in snapshot	D, G, T, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Beijing to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Beijing and Xining.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.