There are 5 ways to get from Turpan to Golmud by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane URC - GOQ
11h 33m¥2,337–4,037Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
25h 44m¥290–686Drive 1,334.2 km
- Drive from Turpan to Golmudcar 1,334.2 km
14h 34m¥1,122–1,620Fly from Turpan
- Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane TLQ - GOQ
9h 49m¥3,132–6,538Train via Zhongwei
- Take the train from Turfan North to Zhongweitrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Zhongwei to Golmudtrain Beijing West
34h 14m¥310–726
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Golmud is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥700 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Golmud is to fly which takes 9h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
The distance between Turpan and Golmud is 1256 km. The road distance is 1334.2 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 25h 44m and costs ¥290 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Turpan to Golmud, including transfers.
Turpan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Turfan North station.
The best way to get from Turpan to Golmud is to train which takes 25h 44m and costs ¥290 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥3100 - ¥7000 and takes 9h 49m.
Golmud is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 4:40 PM in Turpan and 6:40 PM in Golmud.
Turpan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Golmud, China?
You can take a vehicle from Turpan to Golmud via Turfan North and Lanzhou in around 25h 44m. Alternatively, Chengdu and China Eastern Airlines fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–6,500
Flights from Turpan to Golmud Airport via Korla, Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–6,500
Flights from Turpan to Golmud Airport via Karamay, Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–7,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–4,000
Train from Turfan North to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Zhongwei to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥270–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥390–550
Train from Turfan North to Zhongwei
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–380
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–380
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥480–600
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Turfan to Urumchi South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Golmud is 1334 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Turpan to Golmud.
There are four+ hotels available in Golmud.