There are 5 ways to get from Golmud to Ürümqi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane GOQ - URC
6h 47m¥1,527–3,740Train
cheapest- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain Shanghai
28h 13m¥290–793Train, bus
- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang Westbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang East to Urumqibus
45h 46m¥862–991Drive 1,447.9 km
- Drive from Golmud to Ürümqicar 1,447.9 km
16h 37m¥1,227–1,772Train via Turpan
- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfantrain
- Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain
34h 41m¥316–878
Golmud to Ürümqi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥800 and takes 28h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.
The distance between Golmud and Ürümqi is 1065 km. The road distance is 1447.9 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 28h 13m and costs ¥290 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Golmud to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Golmud to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥290 - ¥800 and takes 28h 13m.
Ürümqi is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 10:01 PM in Golmud and 8:01 PM in Ürümqi.
Golmud to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Ürümqi, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi in around 28h 13m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,300
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥380–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–800
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–472
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥24–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥26–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Pingliang East to Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥637
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Ürümqi is 1448 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Golmud to Ürümqi.
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