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 18m¥1,718–7,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Lanzhoutrain Kashgar
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
40h 4m¥379–841Drive 2,831.3 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Xiningcar 2,831.3 km
30h 45m¥2,394–3,457Fly to Xining
- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Xining (XNN)plane KHG - XNN
4h 35m¥1,639–7,043
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 40h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥1600 - ¥7500.
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 40h 4m.
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 40h 4m and costs ¥370 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 10h 18m 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 18m and costs ¥1700 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥370 - ¥850 and takes 40h 4m.
Qinghai is 2h ahead of Kashgar. It is currently 10:14 PM in Kashgar and 12:14 AM 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) 4 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 40h 4m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–12,000
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,000
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Golmud Airport via Urumqi, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–8,500
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
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 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 45m to drive from Kashgar to Qinghai.
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