There are 4 ways to get from Golmud to Kashgar by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane GOQ - KHG
8h 6m¥1,553–6,475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kashgartrain Chengdu
46h 16m¥393–906Train, 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 Kashgartrain
2d 16h¥1,043–1,430Drive 2,121.3 km
- Drive from Golmud to Kashgarcar 2,121.3 km
23h 1m¥1,785–2,579
Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥390 - ¥950 and takes 46h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Kashgar is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥1500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Kashgar via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 16m.
The distance between Golmud and Kashgar is 1698 km. The road distance is 2121.3 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Kashgar without a car is to train which takes 46h 16m and costs ¥390 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Golmud to Kashgar, including transfers.
Golmud to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Kashgar is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥1500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥390 - ¥950 and takes 46h 16m.
Kashgar is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 9:24 AM in Golmud and 7:24 AM in Kashgar.
Golmud to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Kashgar, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Kashgar via Lanzhou and Kashgar in around 46h 16m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xining, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–6,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–12,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xining, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,000
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 Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,100
Train from Aksu to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–170
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–270
Train from Aksu to Kashgar
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–75
- Hard sleeper
- ¥100–150
- Soft sleeper
- ¥170–220
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Aksu to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–120
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Kashgar is 2121 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Golmud to Kashgar.
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