There are 5 ways to get from Golmud to Hotan by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane GOQ - HTN
10h 1m¥2,123–4,498Train via Turfan North
cheapest- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain
46h 28m¥454–1,046Train, bus
- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang Westbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang East to Urumqibus
- Take the bus from Urumchi South to Aksubus
- Take the train from Aksu to Hetiantrain
2d 23h¥1,089–1,520Drive 1,631.6 km
- Drive from Golmud to Hotancar 1,631.6 km
18h 9m¥1,388–2,004Train
- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Heshuotrain
- Take the train from Heshuo to Hetiantrain
2d 6h¥454–1,126
Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Hotan is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥450 - ¥1100 and takes 46h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Hotan is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs ¥2100 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Hetian via Lanzhou and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 28m.
The distance between Golmud and Hotan is 1350 km. The road distance is 1631.6 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Hotan without a car is to train via Turfan North which takes 46h 28m and costs ¥450 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Golmud to Hotan, including transfers.
Golmud to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Hotan is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs ¥2100 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥450 - ¥1100 and takes 46h 28m.
Hotan is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 2:42 PM in Golmud and 12:42 PM in Hotan.
Golmud to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Hotan, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and five other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Hotan Airport (HTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Hotan via Lanzhou, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 46h 28m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Hotan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–7,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Hotan Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–11,000
- Website
- urumqi-air.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Hotan Airport via Xining, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Hotan Airport via Xining, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–6,000
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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 Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–390
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
Train from Aksu to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–357
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–250
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–400
Train from Lanzhou to Heshuo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–526
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥190–280
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥390–470
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥600–750
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Aksu to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥95–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Heshuo to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Aksu to Hetian
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥180–250
- Soft sleeper
- ¥290–390
Train from Heshuo to Hetian
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–210
- Hard sleeper
- ¥280–390
- Soft sleeper
- ¥450–600
- 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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