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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Golmud to Urumqi

Composite routes from Golmud to Urumqi

Cheapest
16 h 39 min
Car
1448 km.
from $79
Other
28 h 13 min
1030 km.
from $95.50
45 h 44 min
Train
1029 km.
from $184.11
24 h 28 min
Train, Plane
1030 km.
from $233.43
34 h 41 min
1030 km.
from $95.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Air China
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China Eastern Airlines
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Sichuan Airlines
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9 Air Co Ltd
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Air China
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22h 30m
Sunday
$127.23–$572.52
China Eastern Airlines
Website
29h 50m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$165.39–$483.46
Sichuan Airlines
Website
8h 42m
Every day
$178.12–$572.52
9 Air Co Ltd
Website
19h 40m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$178.12–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways Z-Class
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China Railways K-Class
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China Railways
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
9h 41m
4 times a day
$16.54–$38.17
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways K-Class
Website
20h 3m
Once daily
$31.81–$82.70
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways
Website
2h 3m
Once daily
$4.45–$10.81
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Ctrip
Website
Trip 8080
Website
Ctrip
Website
30h
Once daily
$101.04
400-830-6666
400-830-6666
Call
Trip 8080
Website
4h 30m
Hourly
$18.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to train which costs $40.22 - $119.57 and takes 28h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

How far is it from Golmud to Ürümqi?

The distance between Golmud and Ürümqi is 1065 km. The road distance is 1547.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 28h 13m and costs $40.22 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Golmud to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Ürümqi train from?

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

Train or fly from Golmud to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Golmud to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $119.57 and takes 28h 13m.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 19:51 in Golmud and 17:51 in Ürümqi.

Where does the Golmud to Ürümqi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Golmud to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Ürümqi is 1548 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Golmud to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ürümqi. Prices start at $17.88 per night.
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