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

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Ili is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 31h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Ili is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Ili?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Ili. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Yining via Chengdu East Station, Guangyuan, Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Ili?

The distance between Chengdu and Ili is 2504 km. The road distance is 3075 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Ili without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 31h 2m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Chengdu to Ili, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Ili train from?

Chengdu to Ili train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East Station.

Train or fly from Chengdu to Ili?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Ili is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 31h 2m.

Where does the Chengdu to Ili train arrive?

Chengdu to Ili train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Ili?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Ili is 3075 km. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Chengdu to Ili.

Where can I stay near Ili?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ili.

Chengdu to Ili - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Ili by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane CTU - YIN
5h 54m
¥1,725–4,432
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Turfantrain
2. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
43h 7m
¥471–1,017
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
31h 2m
¥541–1,343
Drive 3,075 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Ilicar 3,075 km
34h 26m
¥2,596–3,749
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane TFU - YIN
6h 50m
¥881–1,642
Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane MIG - YIN
11h 50m
¥1,082–4,837

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 39mAverage Duration

¥1,221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,503.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu, and China Southern Airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Yining Airport (YIN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Ili via East station, Chengdu East Station, Guangyuan, Lanzhou, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 31h 2m.

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