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How to get fromHotan to Golmudby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hotan to Golmud by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Hotan Airport (HTN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane plane HTN - GOQ
    17h 12m
    ¥3,021–4,325

  2. Train via Turfan North

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hetian to Turpan North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain train
    46h 6m
    ¥436–1,059

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hetian to Aksutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aksu to Urumchi Southbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus bus
    5. Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain train
    2d 20h
    ¥1,089–1,677

  4. Drive  1,630.2 km

    1. Drive from Hotan to Golmudcar car 1,630.2 km
    18h 8m
    ¥1,371–1,979

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hetian to Bachutrain train
    2. Take the train from Bachu to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain train
    2d 5h
    ¥441–1,079

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Hetian to Malantrain train
    2. Take the train from Malan to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain train
    2d 16h
    ¥456–1,129

Hotan Airport (HTN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,041Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,351.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Hotan, China and Golmud, China?

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Hotan Airport (HTN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hotan to Golmud via Hetian, Turpan North Station, Turfan North, and Lanzhou in around 46h 6m.

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