There are 4 ways to get from Kashgar to Golmud by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane KHG - GOQ
7h 48m¥2,218–6,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Lanzhoutrain Kashgar
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
47h 54m¥384–906Train, bus
- Take the train from Kashgar to Aksutrain
- Take the bus from Aksu to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain
2d 15h¥1,042–1,484Drive 2,119.8 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Golmudcar 2,119.8 km
23h¥1,788–2,582
Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kashgar to Golmud is to train which costs ¥380 - ¥950 and takes 47h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kashgar to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Kashgar and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 54m.
The distance between Kashgar and Golmud is 1698 km. The road distance is 2119.8 km.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 47h 54m and costs ¥380 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Kashgar to Golmud, including transfers.
Kashgar to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kashgar station.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥950 and takes 47h 54m.
Golmud is 2h ahead of Kashgar. It is currently 1:13 PM in Kashgar and 3:13 PM in Golmud.
Kashgar to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Kashgar, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kashgar to Golmud via Kashgar and Lanzhou in around 47h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–12,000
Train from Kashgar to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,100
Train from Kashgar to Aksu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–170
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–270
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
Train from Kashgar to Aksu
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–75
- Hard sleeper
- ¥100–150
- Soft sleeper
- ¥170–220
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang East
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥637
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kashgar to Golmud is 2120 km. It takes approximately 23h to drive from Kashgar to Golmud.
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