There are 5 ways to get from Ürümqi to Golmud by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane URC - GOQ
7h 23m¥1,715–4,415Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
28h 26m¥304–781Bus, train
- Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain
45h 26m¥853–993Drive 1,447.4 km
- Drive from Ürümqi to Golmudcar 1,447.4 km
16h 37m¥1,226–1,771Train via Malan
- Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain
- Take the train from Malan to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain
39h 23m¥393–933
Ürümqi to Golmud by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 28h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Golmud via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Golmud is 1069 km. The road distance is 1447.4 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 28h 26m and costs ¥300 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Ürümqi to Golmud, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 28h 26m.
Golmud is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 7:37 PM in Ürümqi and 9:37 PM in Golmud.
Ürümqi to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Golmud via Ürümqi and Lanzhou in around 28h 26m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–9,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,000
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥380–450
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–800
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Malan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–516
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥190–270
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥380–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–750
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang East
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥637
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Golmud is 1447 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Ürümqi to Golmud.
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