What is the cheapest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud?

The cheapest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥410 and takes 18h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud?

The fastest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to drive which takes 12h and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct train between Zhangye and Golmud?

No, there is no direct train from Zhangye station to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Zhangye West Station and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou West Station and Xining. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.

How far is it from Zhangye to Golmud?

The distance between Zhangye and Golmud is 1529 km. The road distance is 847.6 km.

How do I travel from Zhangye to Golmud without a car?

The best way to get from Zhangye to Golmud without a car is to train via Xining which takes 16h 39m and costs ¥230 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Zhangye to Golmud?

It takes approximately 16h 39m to get from Zhangye to Golmud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zhangye to Golmud train from?

Zhangye to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Zhangye West Station.

Train or fly from Zhangye to Golmud?

The best way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to train via Xining which takes 16h 39m and costs ¥230 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1900 - ¥8500 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Zhangye to Golmud train arrive?

Zhangye to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Zhangye to Golmud?

Yes, the driving distance between Zhangye to Golmud is 848 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Zhangye to Golmud.

Where can I stay near Golmud?

There are five+ hotels available in Golmud.

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Train via Xining
best
1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
3. Take the train from Xining to Golmudtrain
16h 39m
¥231–520
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Dunhuang
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
18h 19m
¥166–410
Drive 847.6 km
1. Drive from Zhangye to Golmudcar 847.6 km
12h
¥713–1,029
Fly
1. Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane YZY - GOQ
17h 52m
¥1,973–8,087
Train via Jinchang
1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Jinchangtrain
2. Take the train from Jinchang to Gulangtrain
3. Take the train from Gulang to Lanzhou Westtrain
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe Southtrain
5. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
6. Take the train from Xining to Golmudtrain
18h 36m
¥280–617

Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights

9Weekly Planes

19h 51mAverage Duration

¥1,942Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.9 km
Duration: 16h 39m

What companies run services between Zhangye, China and Golmud, China?

You can take a train from Zhangye West Station to Golmud via Lanzhou West Station, Xining, and Xining in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and two other airlines fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) once daily.

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