Urumqi to Xining Train

乌鲁木齐 → 西宁

Urumqi to Xining takes between 9 hours 29 minutes and 15 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 26 direct services, with the first train at 07:00 and the last at 23:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
26 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z6607:00Urumqi20:14Xining13h14m
Z50707:55Urumqi22:31Xining14h36m
Z51007:55Urumqi22:31Xining14h36m
D270808:15Urumqi17:44Xining9h29m
D271808:45Urumqi19:14Xining10h29m
D57610:05Urumqi19:46Xining9h41m
D270611:15Urumqi21:24Xining10h09m
D271211:20Urumqi21:33Xining10h13m
Z37118:27Urumqi10:04Xining15h37m
Z37418:27Urumqi10:04Xining15h37m
Z3919:35Urumqi09:53Xining14h18m
Z4219:35Urumqi09:53Xining14h18m
Z38219:42Urumqi10:45Xining15h03m
Z10620:03Urumqi10:15Xining14h12m
Z30320:09Urumqi10:25Xining14h16m
Z30620:09Urumqi10:25Xining14h16m
Z13620:33Urumqi10:32Xining13h59m
Z13720:33Urumqi10:32Xining13h59m
Z29121:07Urumqi11:25Xining14h18m
Z29421:07Urumqi11:25Xining14h18m
Z18021:14Urumqi11:32Xining14h18m
T19821:31Urumqi12:18Xining14h47m
Z36222:34Urumqi South12:24Xining13h50m
Z36322:34Urumqi South12:24Xining13h50m
Z59323:00Urumqi13:57Xining14h57m
Z59623:00Urumqi13:57Xining14h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Urumqi and Xining

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

Railway Stations in Urumqi

  • Urumqi乌鲁木齐
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteUrumqi (乌鲁木齐) to Xining (西宁)
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Direct services26
Fastest journey9 hours 29 minutes on D2708 (08:15 to 17:44)
First train07:00 Z66 from Urumqi
Last train23:00 Z596 from Urumqi
Departure stations on timetableUrumqi, Urumqi South
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotZ, D, T
Reference faresFirst class from ¥789, Second class from ¥493, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥930.50, Dynamic sleeper from ¥880, Soft sleeper from ¥504.50, Hard sleeper from ¥322.50, Soft seat from ¥299.50, Hard seat from ¥189.50, No seat from ¥189.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Urumqi to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 26 direct services between Urumqi 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.