There are 4 ways to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane JGN - GOQ
7h 39m¥4,057–9,067Train via Lanzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou Westtrain K9662 / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
20h 52m¥199–488Train
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhoutrain T6601 / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
18h 54m¥204–478Drive 904.9 km
- Drive from Jiayuguan to Golmudcar 904.9 km
10h¥761–1,099
Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥480 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ¥4000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct train from Jiayuguan to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Jiayuguan and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
The distance between Jiayuguan and Golmud is 503 km. The road distance is 904.9 km.
The best way to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 18h 54m and costs ¥200 - ¥480.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud, including transfers.
Jiayuguan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Jiayuguan station.
The best way to get from Jiayuguan to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ¥4000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥480 and takes 18h 54m.
Jiayuguan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jiayuguan to Golmud is 905 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Jiayuguan to Golmud.
What companies run services between Jiayuguan, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jiayuguan to Golmud via Jiayuguan and Lanzhou in around 18h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–9,000
Train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥85–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥85–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–210
- Soft sleeper
- ¥240–310
Train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–200
- Soft sleeper
- ¥230–300
Train from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–130
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥181–187
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥260–380
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
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