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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Beijing is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Beijing is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Beijing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud and arriving at Beijing West Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 48m.

How far is it from Golmud to Beijing?

The distance between Golmud and Beijing is 1957 km. The road distance is 2384.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Beijing without a car is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Golmud to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Beijing train from?

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

Train or fly from Golmud to Beijing?

The best way to get from Golmud to Beijing is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 25h 48m.

Where does the Golmud to Beijing train arrive?

Golmud to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.

Can I drive from Golmud to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Beijing is 2385 km. It takes approximately 24h 20m to drive from Golmud to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 974+ hotels available in Beijing.

Golmud to Beijing - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Golmud to Beijing by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
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1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)GOQ - PEK
7h 12m
¥1,659–5,910
Train
1. Take the train from Golmud to Beijing West StationLhasa
25h 48m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhou
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Pingliang West
3. Take the bus from Pingliang East to Beijing
31h 16m
Drive 2,384.9 km
1. Drive from Golmud to Beijing2,384.9 km
24h 20m
¥2,125–3,070
Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)GOQ - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing West
7h 39m

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

12Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

¥1,633Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,957.2 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Beijing West Station once daily, and the journey takes 25h 48m.

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