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 55m.

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 ¥2950 - ¥3050.

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 55m.

How far is it from Beijing to Ili?

The distance between Beijing and Ili is 2952 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 55m and costs ¥470 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ¥2950 - ¥3050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥470 - ¥1100 and takes 20h 55m.

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 15+ hotels available in Ili.

Beijing to Ili - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Beijing to Ili by plane, train, car, taxi, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Yining Airport
best
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane PEK - YIN
6h 48m
¥2,953–3,022
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain Beijing West
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain Urumqi
20h 55m
¥477–1,006
Drive 3,363.4 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Ilicar 3,363.4 km
33h 37m
¥2,888–4,172
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Yining Airport
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
7h 14m
¥3,042–6,555
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly to Yining Airport
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane TSN - YIN
9h 18m
¥2,665–4,893
Train to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, fly to Yining Airport
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
6h 59m
¥1,246–3,563
Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Bole, taxi
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bole (BPL)plane PEK - BPL
2. Take the taxi from Bole (BPL) to Ilitaxi
10h 37m
¥2,944–3,819
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 Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

¥2,936Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,951.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Air China and China Express Airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yining Airport (YIN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beijing West Station to Ili via Ürümqi and Yining in around 20h 55m.

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