There are 3 ways to get from Chongqing to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane CKG - GOQ
8h 5m¥1,705–3,107Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu Easttrain Chongqing Shapingba / ...
- Take the train from Chengdu to Golmudtrain Chengdu-Lhasa
24h 56m¥297–580Drive 1,614.4 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Golmudcar 1,614.4 km
17h 9m¥1,406–2,030
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 ¥290 - ¥600 and takes 24h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Qixinggang and arriving at Golmud via Shapingba Station, East station and Chengdu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.
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 24h 56m and costs ¥290 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Chongqing to Golmud, including transfers.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shapingba Station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥290 - ¥600 and takes 24h 56m.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East 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?
China West Air, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Qixinggang to Golmud via Shapingba, Shapingba Station, Chengdu East, East station, North station, and Chengdu in around 24h 56m.
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
Train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Chengdu to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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