There are 5 ways to get from Zhangye to Golmud by train, car, or plane
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Train via Xining
best- Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
- Take the train from Xining to Golmudtrain
16h 33m¥231–520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
18h 19m¥166–410Drive 847.6 km
- Drive from Zhangye to Golmudcar 847.6 km
12h¥721–1,041Fly
- Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane YZY - GOQ
11h 52m¥3,573–8,587Train via Jinchang
- Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Jinchangtrain
- Take the train from Jinchang to Gulangtrain
- Take the train from Gulang to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe Southtrain
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
- Take the train from Xining to Golmudtrain
18h 30m¥280–617
Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥410 and takes 18h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs ¥3500 - ¥9000.
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 33m.
The distance between Zhangye and Golmud is 1529 km. The road distance is 847.6 km.
The best way to get from Zhangye to Golmud without a car is to train via Xining which takes 16h 33m and costs ¥230 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 16h 33m to get from Zhangye to Golmud, including transfers.
Zhangye to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Zhangye West Station.
The best way to get from Zhangye to Golmud is to train via Xining which takes 16h 33m and costs ¥230 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥3500 - ¥9000 and takes 11h 52m.
Zhangye to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zhangye to Golmud is 848 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Zhangye to Golmud.
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 33m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines flies from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–8,500
Train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–90
- Hard sleeper
- ¥120–170
- Soft sleeper
- ¥200–260
Train from Zhangye West Station to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–90
- Hard sleeper
- ¥120–170
- Soft sleeper
- ¥200–260
Train from Zhangye West Station to Jinchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥70–100
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Jinchang to Gulang
- Hard Seat
- ¥25–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
Train from Gulang to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥25–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
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 Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Xining to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥185–195
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–390
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