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How to get fromÜrümqi to Xi'anby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ürümqi to Xi'an by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane URC - XIY
    5h 37m
    ¥733–2,037

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain train Ürümqi
    27h 9m
    ¥256–697

  3. Drive 2,497.1 km

    1. Drive from Ürümqi to Xi'ancar car 2,497.1 km
    25h 13m
    ¥2,115–3,055

  4. Train via Yinchuan

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain train Urumqi
    2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain train Yinchuan
    28h 40m
    ¥476–827

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,165.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Xi'an, China?

Spring Airlines, Okay Airways, and six other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Ürümqi to Xi'an twice daily. Tickets cost ¥220–600 and the journey takes 25h 30m.

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