There are 4 ways to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane ERL - URC
7h 8m¥4,475–9,086Train via Beijing
cheapest- Take the train from Erenhot to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
- Take the train from Hohhot to Beijing North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
28h 21m¥466–1,280Drive 2,308.2 km
- Drive from Erenhot to Ürümqicar 2,308.2 km
26h 54m¥1,955–2,824Train
- Take the train from Erlian to Jining South Stationtrain 4654/4651
- Take the train from Jining South to Ürümqitrain Shenyang North
41h 33m¥1,165–1,804
Erenhot to Ürümqi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi is to train via Beijing which costs ¥460 - ¥1300 and takes 28h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥4400 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct train from Erenhot to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Erenhot and arriving at Ürümqi South via Hohhot, Xizhimen Station, Zhichunlu Station, Beijing West Station and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.
The distance between Erenhot and Ürümqi is 2025 km. The road distance is 2308.2 km.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 28h 21m and costs ¥460 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Erenhot to Ürümqi train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Erenhot station.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥4400 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥460 - ¥1300 and takes 28h 21m.
Ürümqi is 2h behind Erenhot. It is currently 3:45 AM in Erenhot and 1:45 AM in Ürümqi.
Erenhot to Ürümqi train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.
What companies run services between Erenhot, China and Ürümqi, China?
China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erenhot to Ürümqi South via Hohhot, Beijing North Station, Xizhimen Station, Zhichunlu Station, Lianhuaqiao, Beijing West Station, and Ürümqi in around 28h 21m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–9,000
Flights from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Hohhot, Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–9,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–14,000
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
Train from Erenhot to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–90
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥120–140
- Sitting coach
- ¥40–50
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥75–90
Train from Hohhot to Beijing North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Hohhot to Beijing North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–340
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–220
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥240–340
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥260–380
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Erlian to Jining South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Jining South to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥230–647
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥230–340
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥470–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–900
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Erenhot to Ürümqi is 2308 km. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Erenhot to Ürümqi.
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