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31 h 51 min
2594 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Urumqi

Composite routes from Lhasa to Urumqi

Cheapest
31 h 51 min
Car
2594 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
Found: 6
Air China
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
Tibet Airlines Corporation
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Shandong Airlines
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Air China
Website
7h 20m
Tuesday
$165.39–$954.19
Spring Airlines
Website
6h 10m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$216.28–$508.90
China Southern Airlines
Website
7h 30m
Every day
$368.96–$1,081.42
Sichuan Airlines
Website
9h 12m
Every day
$279.90–$1,081.42
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website
9h 5m
Monday and Friday
$279.90–$496.18
Shandong Airlines
Website
8h 5m
Every day
$241.73–$572.52
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways Z-Class
Website
China Railways K-Class
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China Railways
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
24h 34m
4 times a day
$30.53–$82.70
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
32h 34m
Once daily
$43.26–$108.14
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways
Website
2h 3m
Once daily
$4.45–$10.81
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Qichezhan
Website
Ctrip
Website
Checi
Website
Trip 8080
Website
Qichezhan
Website
33h
Once daily
$60.28
Ctrip
Website
30h
Once daily
$101.04
400-830-6666
400-830-6666
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Checi
Website
34h
Twice daily
$79.31
Trip 8080
Website
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Hourly
$18.41

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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