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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Urumqi to Golmud

Composite routes from Urumqi to Golmud

Cheapest
16 h 37 min
Car
1446 km.
from $79
Other
28 h 26 min
1030 km.
from $97.63
45 h 24 min
Bus, Train
1030 km.
from $122.70
12 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1030 km.
from $309.63
39 h 23 min
1030 km.
from $97.28

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
11h 13m
Every day
$152.67–$1,145.03
Sichuan Airlines
Website
7h 25m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$190.84–$585.24
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
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China Railways K-Class
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China Railways C-Class
Website
2h 20m
Once daily
$15.27–$22.90
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
16h 51m
Twice daily
$27.99–$76.34
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
25h 42m
Once daily
$34.35–$89.06
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
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 Ürümqi to Golmud?

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to train which costs $42.39 - $119.57 and takes 28h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $130.43 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct train between Ürümqi and Golmud?

No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Golmud via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Golmud?

The distance between Ürümqi and Golmud is 1075 km. The road distance is 1529.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 28h 26m and costs $42.39 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ürümqi to Golmud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Golmud train from?

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

Train or fly from Ürümqi to Golmud?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Golmud is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $130.43 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $119.57 and takes 28h 26m.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Golmud?

Golmud is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 13:09 in Ürümqi and 15:09 in Golmud.

Where does the Ürümqi to Golmud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Golmud?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Golmud is 1529 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Ürümqi to Golmud.

Where can I stay near Golmud?

There are four+ hotels available in Golmud. Prices start at $48.66 per night.
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