There are 4 ways to get from Kashgar to Qinghai by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Golmud Airport
best- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane KHG - GOQ
10h 14m¥1,818–7,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Lanzhoutrain Kashgar
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
39h 58m¥379–841Drive 2,831.3 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Xiningcar 2,831.3 km
30h 41m¥2,408–3,477Fly to Xining
- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN)plane KHG - XNN
4h 31m¥1,639–7,543
Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kashgar to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥370 - ¥850 and takes 39h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥1600 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct train from Kashgar to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Kashgar and arriving at Xining via Lanzhou University and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 58m.
The distance between Kashgar and Qinghai is 1698 km. The road distance is 2831.3 km.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 39h 58m and costs ¥370 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Kashgar to Qinghai, including transfers.
Kashgar to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kashgar station.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Qinghai is to fly which takes 10h 14m and costs ¥1800 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥370 - ¥850 and takes 39h 58m.
Qinghai is 2h ahead of Kashgar. It is currently 3:04 PM in Kashgar and 5:04 PM in Qinghai.
Kashgar to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Kashgar, China and Qinghai, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and three other airlines fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kashgar to Xining via Kashgar, Lanzhou, Lanzhou, Oriental Hotel, Lanzhou University, West Railway Station North Square, Lanzhou West Station, and Xining in around 39h 58m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–13,000
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–7,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–7,500
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Urumqi, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–11,000
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,500
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 Lanzhou West Station to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kashgar to Qinghai is 2831 km. It takes approximately 30h 41m to drive from Kashgar to Qinghai.
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