How to Travel from
Tibet to Urumqi
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Tibet, China → Urumqi, China
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tibet to Urumqi
Composite routes from Tibet to Urumqi
Cheapest
32 h 4 min
Car
2710 km.
from $149
Fastest
3 h 22 min
Plane
Other
7 h 46 min
Taxi, Plane
1602 km.
from $378.48
43 h 11 min
1602 km.
from $122.46
2 d 21 h 18 min
1602 km.
from $222.88
2 d 23 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1602 km.
from $155.67
7 h 47 min
Taxi, Plane
1576 km.
from $283.53
43 h 11 min
1576 km.
from $122.61
2 d 21 h 18 min
1575 km.
from $222.88
9 h 19 min
Taxi, Plane
1576 km.
from $270.43
7 h 24 min
Taxi, Plane
1576 km.
from $374.68
2 d 23 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1576 km.
from $155.67
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70 м
70 м
Turn right onto 金珠东路
金珠东路, 21 km 754 м
21 km 754 м
Turn left onto 香雄大道
香雄大道, 1 km 790 м
1 km 790 м
Turn sharp right
1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
Keep right
296 km 760 м
296 km 760 м
Turn left
6 km 954 м
6 km 954 м
Keep left
10 km 154 м
10 km 154 м
Turn left onto 青藏公路
青藏公路, 359 km 2 м
359 km 2 м
Continue onto 青藏公路
青藏公路, 277 km 792 м
277 km 792 м
Continue onto 青藏公路
青藏公路, 168 km 686 м
168 km 686 м
Keep right
1 km 70 м
1 km 70 м
Keep right
12 km 332 м
12 km 332 м
Keep right
1 km 737 м
1 km 737 м
Keep right
134 м
134 м
Continue onto S303
649 km 621 м
649 km 621 м
Keep right onto 依若高速
依若高速, 71 km 572 м
71 km 572 м
Keep right onto G315
7 km 837 м
7 km 837 м
Turn right
10 km 761 м
10 km 761 м
Keep left
1 km 695 м
1 km 695 м
Keep left
143 м
143 м
Continue onto S214
48 km 418 м
48 km 418 м
Turn sharp left onto G218
219 м
219 м
Turn right
145 м
145 м
Keep left
33 м
33 м
Turn slight right
3 km 757 м
3 km 757 м
Keep right
518 km 197 м
518 km 197 м
Keep left onto 乌若高速
乌若高速, 6 km 568 м
6 km 568 м
Continue onto 乌若高速
乌若高速, 124 km 545 м
124 km 545 м
Turn left onto 雅山中路
雅山中路, 12 м
12 м
Continue onto 雅山北路
雅山北路, 2 km 169 м
2 km 169 м
Keep left onto 宝山路
宝山路, 3 km 2 м
3 km 2 м
Keep left
61 м
61 м
Turn sharp left
1 km 603 м
1 km 603 м
Turn right
241 м
241 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$139.95–$763.36
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$636.13
Plane from Shigatse Peace Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
China Eastern Airlines
Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19
Plane from Shigatse Peace Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$826.97
Spring Airlines
Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$432.57
China Southern Airlines
Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$890.58
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$826.97
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,081.42
Sichuan Airlines
Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,145.03
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$826.97
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,081.42
Plane from Shigatse Peace Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$826.97
China Express Airlines
Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$547.07
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$445.29
Shandong Airlines
Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$458.01
China West Air
Website:
westair.cn/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$521.63
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$483.46
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:
$29.26–$76.34
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$69.97
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:
$41.98–$108.14
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.69–$11.45
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:
$4.33–$10.81
Bus operators
Qichezhan
Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.35
Ctrip
Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Pingliang East to Urumqi
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.79
Checi
Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Bus Station to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.76
Trip 8080
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi?
The cheapest way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi is to train which costs $52.17 - $141.30 and takes 43h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi?
The fastest way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Tibet and Ürümqi?
No, there is no direct bus from Tibet 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.
How far is it from Tibet to Ürümqi?
The distance between Tibet and Ürümqi is 1729 km. The road distance is 2693.6 km.
How do I travel from Tibet to Ürümqi without a car?
The best way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 43h 11m and costs $52.17 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Tibet to Ürümqi?
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Tibet to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Tibet to Ürümqi bus from?
Tibet to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.
Train or bus from Tibet to Ürümqi?
The best way to get from Tibet to Ürümqi is to train which takes 43h 11m and costs $52.17 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $148.61 and takes 2 days 21h.
Where does the Tibet to Ürümqi bus arrive?
Tibet to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Can I drive from Tibet to Ürümqi?
Yes, the driving distance between Tibet to Ürümqi is 2694 km. It takes approximately 34h 5m to drive from Tibet to Ürümqi.
Where can I stay near Ürümqi?
There are 38+ hotels available in Ürümqi. Prices start at $17.30 per night.
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