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How to get fromÜrümqi to Taiyuanby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ürümqi to Taiyuan by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane plane URC - TYN
    5h 9m
    ¥1,850–3,760

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lvliangtrain train Urumqi
    2. Take the train from Lvliang to Taiyuantrain train Xining
    27h 43m
    ¥289–811

  3. Drive 2,514.4 km

    1. Drive from Ürümqi to Taiyuancar car 2,514.4 km
    28h 31m
    ¥2,130–3,077

  4. Train via Baotou

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Baotoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Baotou Station to Suidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Suide to Taiyuantrain train
    40h 24m
    ¥339–961

Ürümqi to Taiyuan by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket¥289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,254.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Taiyuan, China?

Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Taiyuan via Ürümqi and Lvliang in around 27h 43m.

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