There are 4 ways to get from Chongqing to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane CKG - GOQ
7h 15m¥755–3,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing West to Golmudtrain Chongqing West
22h 7m¥174–446Drive 1,609.6 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Golmudcar 1,609.6 km
17h 11m¥1,353–1,954Train to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu Easttrain
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane CTU - GOQ
7h 40m¥740–3,365
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥450 and takes 22h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs ¥750 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Haitangxi and arriving at Golmud via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
The distance between Chongqing and Golmud is 1345 km. The road distance is 1609.6 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 22h 7m and costs ¥170 - ¥450.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Chongqing to Golmud, including transfers.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs ¥750 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥450 and takes 22h 7m.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Golmud is 1610 km. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Chongqing to Golmud.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Golmud, China?
China West Air, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Chongqing West to Golmud once daily. Tickets cost ¥170–440 and the journey takes 20h 40m.
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,800
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,600
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,300
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,400
Train from Chongqing West to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥370–440
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
Train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
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