There are 3 ways to get from Chongqing to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥450 and takes 22h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥500 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Haitangxi and arriving at Golmud via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
The distance between Chongqing and Golmud is 1345 km. The road distance is 1614.4 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 22h 7m and costs ¥170 - ¥450.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Chongqing to Golmud, including transfers.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥500 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥450 and takes 22h 7m.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Golmud is 1614 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Chongqing to Golmud.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Golmud, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, China West Air, and two other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Chongqing West to Golmud once daily. Tickets cost ¥170–440 and the journey takes 20h 40m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–4,600
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,500
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,600
Train from Chongqing West to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥370–440
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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