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3580 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Kunming to Ürümqi

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Cheapest
By car (3 580 km)
36 h 38 min
3580 km.
from $196
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Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 8 h 20 min
2495 km.
from $140.03
Train via Beijing
28 h 17 min
2496 km.
from $217.09
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 4 h 22 min
2495 km.
from $237.72
Bus, Plane
11 h 33 min
2495 km.
from $210.28
Train
43 h 7 min
2496 km.
from $209.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$293.48

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$293.48

9 Air Co Ltd

Website:
9air.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$315.22

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$293.48

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48
Train from Xian North to Qingyang
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$16.30
Train from Kunming to Mianyang
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$81.52

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$65.22

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$97.83

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Mianyang to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
30h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$86.96
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.26–$10.33
Train from Chengdu Station to Yanshi
Ave. Duration:
36h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$103.26

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan North Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30
Train from Yanshi to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$22.83

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:
$3.80–$9.24

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.29

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Pingliang East to Urumqi
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ürümqi is to bus and train which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct train between Kunming and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Ürümqi South via Kunming South, Beijing West Station and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.

How far is it from Kunming to Ürümqi?

The distance between Kunming and Ürümqi is 2561 km. The road distance is 3560.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kunming to Ürümqi without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 28h 17m and costs $184.78 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kunming to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Ürümqi train from?

Kunming to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming South station.

Train or fly from Kunming to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Kunming to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs $184.78 - $293.48 and takes 28h 17m.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 12:35 in Kunming and 10:35 in Ürümqi.

Where does the Kunming to Ürümqi train arrive?

Kunming to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.

Can I drive from Kunming to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Ürümqi is 3561 km. It takes approximately 36h 37m to drive from Kunming 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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