There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane XIY - URC
6h 10m¥742–2,061Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain Shanghai
26h 30m¥233–697Drive 2,497.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Ürümqicar 2,497.2 km
25h 17m¥2,115–3,055Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain Shanghaihongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain Shenyang North
29h 49m¥453–831
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥700 and takes 26h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥700 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Xi'an and arriving at Ürümqi South via Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Xi'an and Ürümqi is 2159 km. The road distance is 2497.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 26h 30m and costs ¥230 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Xi'an to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥700 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥230 - ¥700 and takes 26h 30m.
Ürümqi is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 10:39 AM in Xi'an and 8:39 AM in Ürümqi.
Xi'an to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Ürümqi, China?
Spring Airlines, Okay Airways, and six other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xi'an to Ürümqi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥220–600 and the journey takes 23h 42m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,200
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,000
- Website
- okair.net
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
- Website
- airjiangxi.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
Train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–430
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Ürümqi is 2497 km. It takes approximately 25h 17m to drive from Xi'an to Ürümqi.
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