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How to get fromTaiyuan to Ürümqiby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taiyuan to Ürümqi by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane TYN - URC
    5h 8m
    ¥1,852–3,858

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taiyuan Station to Ürümqitrain train Beijing West
    27h 27m
    ¥246–715

  3. Train via Baoding

    1. Take the train from Taiyuan to Baodingtrain train Xining
    2. Take the train from Baoding to Ürümqitrain train Beijing West
    18h 20m
    ¥317–937

  4. Drive 2,511.7 km

    1. Drive from Taiyuan to Ürümqicar car 2,511.7 km
    28h 33m
    ¥2,128–3,073

Taiyuan to Ürümqi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,249.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Ürümqi, China?

Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taiyuan to Ürümqi South via Baoding and Ürümqi in around 18h 20m.

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