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
7h 10m¥1,505–3,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing North to Guangyuantrain Chongqing North
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Golmudtrain Chengdu-Lhasa
20h 57m¥263–623Drive 1,615.2 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Golmudcar 1,615.2 km
17h 18m¥1,419–2,049
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 ¥260 - ¥650 and takes 20h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Liyuchi and arriving at Golmud via Chongqing North and Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
The distance between Chongqing and Golmud is 1345 km. The road distance is 1615.2 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 20h 57m and costs ¥260 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Chongqing to Golmud, including transfers.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥260 - ¥650 and takes 20h 57m.
Chongqing to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Golmud is 1615 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Chongqing to Golmud.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Golmud, China?
China West Air, China Eastern Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Liyuchi to Golmud via S Square of Chongqing N station, Chongqing North, and Guangyuan in around 20h 57m.
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–5,500
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,100
- 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
- ¥1,500–3,800
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Golmud Airport via Yinchuan Hedong, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
Train from Chongqing North to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–260
Train from Guangyuan to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–210
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–650
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