There are 3 ways to get from Chengdu to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane CTU - GOQ
4h 56m¥606–3,209Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain Chengdu-Xi'an / ...
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Golmudtrain Chongqing West
18h 58m¥243–574Drive 1,313.2 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Golmudcar 1,313.2 km
14h¥1,105–1,596
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥600 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Golmud via Chengdu East Station and Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
The distance between Chengdu and Golmud is 1078 km. The road distance is 1313.2 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 18h 58m and costs ¥240 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Chengdu to Golmud, including transfers.
Chengdu to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East Station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥600 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 18h 58m.
Chengdu to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Golmud is 1313 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Chengdu to Golmud.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Golmud, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, Air China, and China West Air fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Golmud via East station, Chengdu East Station, and Guangyuan in around 18h 58m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,200
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,300
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Guangyuan to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–210
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–650
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