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How to get fromGolmud to Qinghai Lakeby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Golmud to Qinghai Lake by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Golmud to Xiningtrain train Lhasa
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    9h 35m
    ¥146–248

  2. Drive 613.9 km

    1. Drive from Golmud to Qinghai Lakecar car 613.9 km
    6h 44m
    ¥522–754

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Golmud to Qinghai Laketaxi taxi 613.9 km
    6h 44m
    ¥950–1,200

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xining (XNN)plane plane GOQ - XNN
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    5h 50m
    ¥480–2,492

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥421Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 911.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Golmud, China and Qinghai Lake, China?

There is no direct connection from Golmud to Qinghai Lake. However, you can take the train to Xining, take the taxi to Xining Bayi Road, then take the bus to Qinghai Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Golmud to Qinghai Lake in around 6h 44m.

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