There are 3 ways to get from Chengdu to Kuqa by subway, plane, train, or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)plane TFU - KCA
6h 40m¥2,032–4,843Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Kuchetrain Chengdu
41h 16m¥305–731Drive 2,754.4 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Kuqacar 2,754.4 km
30h 34m¥2,315–3,344
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Kuqa is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥750 and takes 41h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Kuqa is to subway and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥2000 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Kuqa. However, there are services departing from Luomashi and arriving at Kuche via Chengdu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 16m.
The distance between Chengdu and Kuqa is 2380 km. The road distance is 2754.4 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Kuqa without a car is to train which takes 41h 16m and costs ¥300 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Chengdu to Kuqa, including transfers.
Chengdu to Kuqa train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Chengdu Station.
Kuqa is 2h behind Chengdu. It is currently 10:09 AM in Chengdu and 8:09 AM in Kuqa.
Chengdu to Kuqa train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Kuche station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Kuqa is 2754 km. It takes approximately 30h 34m to drive from Chengdu to Kuqa.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Kuqa, China?
China Railways T-Class operates a train from Chengdu Station to Kuche once daily. Tickets cost ¥280–700 and the journey takes 40h 3m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–6,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,800
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,800
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chengdu Station to Kuche
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥280–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥280–400
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–700
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥850–1,100
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