There are 3 ways to get from Golmud to Korla by plane, train, or car
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Golmud to Korla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Korla is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 35h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Korla is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs ¥2300 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Korla. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Korla via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.
The distance between Golmud and Korla is 967 km. The road distance is 1153.1 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Korla without a car is to train which takes 35h 18m and costs ¥300 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Golmud to Korla, including transfers.
Golmud to Korla train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Korla is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs ¥2300 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 35h 18m.
Korla is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 11:42 PM in Golmud and 9:42 PM in Korla.
Golmud to Korla train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Korla, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and Shandong Airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Korla (KRL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Korla via Lanzhou in around 35h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Korla via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–11,000
Flights from Golmud Airport to Korla via Xining, Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–11,000
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Korla is 1153 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Golmud to Korla.
There are nine+ hotels available in Korla.