What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Golmud?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥650 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Golmud?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Luomashi and arriving at Golmud via Chengdu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Golmud?

The distance between Chengdu and Golmud is 1078 km. The road distance is 1319.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 22h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chengdu to Golmud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Golmud train from?

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

Train or fly from Chengdu to Golmud?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥650 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Chengdu to Golmud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chengdu to Golmud?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Golmud is 1319 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Chengdu to Golmud.

Where can I stay near Golmud?

There are four+ hotels available in Golmud.

Chengdu to Golmud - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Chengdu to Golmud by plane, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)CTU - GOQ
5h 16m
¥656–3,509
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu to GolmudChengdu-Lhasa
22h 10m
Drive 1,319.1 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Golmud1,319.1 km
14h 8m
¥1,182–1,707
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)TFU - GOQ
8h 15m
¥712–3,619

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 5mAverage Duration

¥671Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,077.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Golmud, China?

Tibet Airlines Corporation and China West Air fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Chengdu to Golmud once daily, and the journey takes 21h 5m.

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