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31 h 50 min
2593 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Ürümqi

Composite routes from Lhasa to Ürümqi

Cheapest
31 h 50 min
Car
2593 km.
from $142
Other
7 h 47 min
Taxi, Plane
1602 km.
from $482.91
43 h 6 min
1602 km.
from $124.24
2 d 21 h 18 min
1602 km.
from $230.32
2 d 23 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1602 km.
from $158.51

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$434.78

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$923.91

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$923.91

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$423.91

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$489.13

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
24h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$70.65
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu Station to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
32h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$92.39
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.26–$10.33

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

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.50

Ctrip

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

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Bus Station to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$67.76

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Ürümqi is to train which costs $51.09 - $152.17 and takes 43h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Ürümqi is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $250 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Lhasa and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct bus from Lhasa station to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Lasa Bus Station and arriving at Urumqi via Lanzhou and Pingliang East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Lhasa and arriving at Ürümqi South via Lanzhou and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 6m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Ürümqi?

The distance between Lhasa and Ürümqi is 1729 km. The road distance is 2693.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lhasa to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 43h 6m and costs $51.09 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lhasa to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Ürümqi bus from?

Lhasa to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Ürümqi train from?

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

Train or bus from Lhasa to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Ürümqi is to train which takes 43h 6m and costs $51.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $153.55 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Lhasa to Ürümqi bus arrive?

Lhasa to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lanzhou station.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Lhasa. It is currently 11:10 in Lhasa and 09:10 in Ürümqi.

Where does the Lhasa to Ürümqi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lhasa to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Ürümqi is 2694 km. It takes approximately 34h 5m to drive from Lhasa 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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