What is the cheapest way to get from Ili to Chengdu?

The cheapest way to get from Ili to Chengdu is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 30h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ili to Chengdu?

The fastest way to get from Ili to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Ili and Chengdu?

No, there is no direct train from Ili to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Tianfu Square via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Guangyuan and East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.

How far is it from Ili to Chengdu?

The distance between Ili and Chengdu is 2503 km. The road distance is 3078.1 km.

How do I travel from Ili to Chengdu without a car?

The best way to get from Ili to Chengdu without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 30h 32m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400.

How long does it take to get from Ili to Chengdu?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ili to Chengdu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ili to Chengdu train from?

Ili to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Ili to Chengdu?

The best way to get from Ili to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥500 - ¥1400 and takes 30h 32m.

Where does the Ili to Chengdu train arrive?

Ili to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Ili to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Ili to Chengdu is 3078 km. It takes approximately 34h 21m to drive from Ili to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 726+ hotels available in Chengdu.

Ili to Chengdu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ili to Chengdu by plane, train, car, subway, or bus

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Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane YIN - CTU
4h 32m
¥1,724–4,431
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain
3. Take the train from Turfan to Chengdu Stationtrain
44h 19m
¥471–1,016
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Guangyuantrain
4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain
30h 32m
¥540–1,331
Drive 3,078.1 km
1. Drive from Ili to Chengducar 3,078.1 km
34h 21m
¥2,596–3,750
Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane YIN - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
5h 16m
¥1,131–3,141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
4. Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus
39h 42m
¥801–1,235

Yining Airport (YIN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,503.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Ili, China and Chengdu, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ili to Tianfu Square via Yining, Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Guangyuan, Chengdu East Station, and East station in around 30h 32m.

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