What is the cheapest way to get from Xining to Ürümqi?

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Ürümqi is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥700 and takes 21h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining to Ürümqi?

The fastest way to get from Xining to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.

How far is it from Xining to Ürümqi?

The distance between Xining and Ürümqi is 1530 km. The road distance is 1737.7 km.

How do I travel from Xining to Ürümqi without a car?

The best way to get from Xining to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs ¥210 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Xining to Ürümqi?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Xining to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Ürümqi train from?

Xining to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Xining to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥210 - ¥700 and takes 21h 16m.

What is the time difference between Xining and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 2:42 AM in Xining and 12:42 AM in Ürümqi.

Where does the Xining to Ürümqi train arrive?

Xining to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Xining to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Ürümqi is 1738 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Xining to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ürümqi.

Xining to Ürümqi - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane XNN - URC
5h 25m
¥1,636–4,636
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain Shanghai
21h 16m
¥211–677
Drive 1,737.7 km
1. Drive from Xining to Ürümqicar 1,737.7 km
17h 31m
¥1,474–2,129
Train via Turpan
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfantrain
3. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain
27h 47m
¥237–796

Xining to Ürümqi by train

14Weekly Trains

21h 16mAverage Duration

¥211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,530.3 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi in around 21h 16m.

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