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Golmud, China → Urumqi, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Golmud to Urumqi

Cheapest
16 h 38 min
Car
1563 km.
from $85
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

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Delingha Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$572.52

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Delingha Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
29h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$483.46

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Golmud Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$572.52
Plane from Delingha Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
27h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$534.35

9 Air Co Ltd

Website:
9air.com/
Plane from Delingha Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$356.23

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
9h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$38.17
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$76.34
Train from Golmud to Delingha
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$17.81

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
20h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.82–$12.09

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.81

Bus operators

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Pingliang East to Urumqi
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.04

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$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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