What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Ili?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Ili is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥1100 and takes 20h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Ili?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Ili is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Ili?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Ili. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Yining via Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Beijing to Ili?

The distance between Beijing and Ili is 2983 km. The road distance is 3363.4 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Ili without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Ili without a car is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs ¥470 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ili?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Beijing to Ili, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Ili train from?

Beijing to Ili train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Ili?

The best way to get from Beijing to Ili is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs ¥470 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4100 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Beijing to Ili train arrive?

Beijing to Ili train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Ili?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Ili is 3363 km. It takes approximately 33h 37m to drive from Beijing to Ili.

Where can I stay near Ili?

There are 14+ hotels available in Ili.

Beijing to Ili - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Beijing to Ili by train, plane, car, or subway

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Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane PKX - YIN
6h 54m
¥2,742–6,555
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain Beijing West
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain Urumqi
20h 49m
¥477–1,006
Drive 3,363.4 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Ilicar 3,363.4 km
33h 37m
¥2,845–4,109
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane PEK - YIN
6h 48m
¥3,443–4,052
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane TSN - YIN
9h 33m
¥3,065–5,593
Train to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhengding Airporttrain
2. Fly from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane SJW - YIN
7h 9m
¥1,346–3,463
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Xizhimen Stationsubway 13
2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Hohhot Easttrain
3. Take the train from Hohhot East to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
44h 8m
¥639–1,179

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

52Weekly Planes

7h 39mAverage Duration

¥2,704Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,982.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Ili, China?

You can take a train from Beijing West Station to Ili via Ürümqi and Yining in around 20h 49m. Alternatively, Air China and China Express Airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yining Airport (YIN) twice daily.

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