What is the cheapest way to get from Urumqi to Beijing?

The cheapest way to get from Urumqi to Beijing is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥850 and takes 41h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Urumqi to Beijing?

The fastest way to get from Urumqi to Beijing is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct bus between Urumqi and Beijing?

No, there is no direct bus from Urumqi to Beijing. However, there are services departing from Urumqi and arriving at Beijing via Pingliang East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Urumqi and Beijing?

No, there is no direct train from Urumqi to Beijing. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Dongzhimen via Ürümqi, Hohhot East and Beijing Qinghe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 16m.

How far is it from Urumqi to Beijing?

The distance between Urumqi and Beijing is 2484 km. The road distance is 2763.6 km.

How do I travel from Urumqi to Beijing without a car?

The best way to get from Urumqi to Beijing without a car is to train via Hohhot which takes 37h 16m and costs ¥450 - ¥1000.

How long does it take to get from Urumqi to Beijing?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Urumqi to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Urumqi to Beijing bus from?

Urumqi to Beijing bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Urumqi station.

Where do I catch the Urumqi to Beijing train from?

Urumqi to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.

Train, bus or fly from Urumqi to Beijing?

The best way to get from Urumqi to Beijing is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train via Hohhot, which costs ¥450 - ¥1000 and takes 37h 16m, you could also bus, which costs ¥1092 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Urumqi to Beijing bus arrive?

Urumqi to Beijing bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Pingliang East station.

What is the time difference between Urumqi and Beijing?

Beijing is 2h ahead of Urumqi. It is currently 4:04 AM in Urumqi and 6:04 AM in Beijing.

Where does the Urumqi to Beijing train arrive?

Urumqi to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Hohhot East station.

Can I drive from Urumqi to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Urumqi to Beijing is 2764 km. It takes approximately 27h 46m to drive from Urumqi to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Beijing.

Urumqi to Beijing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Urumqi to Beijing by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane URC - PEK
5h 51m
¥1,638–3,345
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Stationtrain Urumqi
41h 45m
¥294–841
Train via Hohhot
1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Hohhot Easttrain Urumqi
2. Take the train from Hohhot East to Beijing Qinghe Stationtrain Hohhot East-Beijing North
37h 16m
¥450–969
Bus
1. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
2. Take the bus from Pingliang East to Beijingbus
46h 30m
¥1,092
Drive 2,763.6 km
1. Drive from Urumqi to Beijingcar 2,763.6 km
27h 46m
¥2,331–3,367
Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane URC - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
6h 30m
¥1,737–3,450
Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane URC - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
6h 41m
¥2,357–2,989

Urumqi to Beijing by foot and train

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Distance: 2,484.2 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Urumqi, China and Beijing, China?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and Hainan fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Urumqi to Dongzhimen via Ürümqi South, Ürümqi, Hohhot East, Beijing Qinghe Station, and Beijing Qinghe Station in around 37h 16m.

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