There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane XIY - GOQ
4h 32m¥1,627–4,146Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Golmudtrain Shanghai / ...
17h 53m¥152–376Train via Xining
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Minghe Southtrain
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
- Take the train from Xining to Golmudtrain
12h 35m¥347–766Drive 1,577 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Golmudcar 1,577 km
16h 38m¥1,354–1,956
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥380 and takes 17h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Fengcheng 5-lu and arriving at Golmud via Xi'an North, Minghe South and Xining. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Xi'an and Golmud is 1307 km. The road distance is 1577 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Golmud without a car is to train via Xining which takes 12h 35m and costs ¥340 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Xi'an to Golmud, including transfers.
Xi'an to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train via Xining, which costs ¥340 - ¥800 and takes 12h 35m.
Xi'an to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Minghe South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Golmud is 1577 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Xi'an to Golmud.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Fengcheng 5-lu to Golmud via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Minghe South, Xining, and Xining in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Train from Xi'an North to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥330–470
Train from Minghe South to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Xining to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥185–195
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–390
Train from Xi'an to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥320–370
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥460–650
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