Tulufan to Xining Train

吐鲁番 → 西宁

Tulufan to Xining takes between 7 hours 56 minutes and 14 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 36 direct services, with the first train at 00:29 and the last at 23:56. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
36 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z59300:29Tulufanbei13:57Xining13h28m
Z36200:43Shanshanbei12:24Xining11h41m
Z59301:16Shanshanbei13:57Xining12h41m
T27006:22Tulufanbei20:59Xining14h37m
T27007:18Shanshanbei20:59Xining13h41m
Z6608:25Tulufanbei20:14Xining11h49m
Z6609:11Shanshanbei20:14Xining11h03m
D270809:17Tulufanbei17:44Xining8h27m
D271809:44Tulufanbei19:14Xining9h30m
D270809:48Shanshanbei17:44Xining7h56m
D271810:22Shanshanbei19:14Xining8h52m
D271810:37Tuha19:14Xining8h37m
D57611:05Tulufanbei19:46Xining8h41m
D270612:16Tulufanbei21:24Xining9h08m
D271212:26Tulufanbei21:33Xining9h07m
D270612:46Shanshanbei21:24Xining8h38m
D271212:56Shanshanbei21:33Xining8h37m
Z37120:39Tulufanbei10:04Xining13h25m
Z3921:15Tulufanbei09:53Xining12h38m
Z38221:25Tulufanbei10:45Xining13h20m
Z10621:40Tulufanbei10:15Xining12h35m
Z30321:51Tulufanbei10:25Xining12h34m
Z37121:51Tuha10:04Xining12h13m
Z3922:07Shanshanbei09:53Xining11h46m
Z13622:08Tulufanbei10:32Xining12h24m
Z38222:30Shanshanbei10:45Xining12h15m
Z30322:41Shanshanbei10:25Xining11h44m
Z10622:44Tuha10:15Xining11h31m
Z29122:52Tulufanbei11:25Xining12h33m
Z13622:54Shanshanbei10:32Xining11h38m
Z18023:02Tulufanbei11:32Xining12h30m
Z38223:18Tuha10:45Xining11h27m
T19823:24Tulufanbei12:18Xining12h54m
Z29123:41Shanshanbei11:25Xining11h44m
Z18023:51Shanshanbei11:32Xining11h41m
Z36223:56Tulufanbei12:24Xining12h28m

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

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Railway Stations in Tulufan and Xining

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

Railway Stations in Tulufan

  • Turpan North吐鲁番北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Shanshan North鄯善北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tuha吐哈
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteTulufan (吐鲁番) to Xining (西宁)
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Direct services36
Fastest journey7 hours 56 minutes on D2708 (09:48 to 17:44)
First train00:29 Z593 from Tulufanbei
Last train23:56 Z362 from Tulufanbei
Departure stations on timetableTurpan North, Shanshan North, Tuha
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotZ, T, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tulufan to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 36 direct services between Tulufan 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.