There are 4 ways to get from Ürümqi to Turpan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Turpan is to bus which costs ¥30 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Turpan is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥160 - ¥240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Urumchi South and arriving at Turfan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Turpan station. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Turpan North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Turpan is 170 km. The road distance is 189.4 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥70 - ¥160.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Ürümqi to Turpan, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Turpan bus services, operated by Mipang, depart from Urumchi South station.
Ürümqi to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Ürümqi South station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Turpan is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥70 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥30 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Turpan, China?
China Railways operates a train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥28–65 and the journey takes 1h 58m. China Railways T-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Mipang operates a bus from Urumchi South to Turfan twice daily. Tickets cost ¥30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥28–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–200
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Urumchi South to Turfan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ürümqi to Turpan bus services, operated by Mipang, arrive at Turfan station.
Ürümqi to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Turpan North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Turpan is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Ürümqi to Turpan.
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