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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Chengdu is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 21h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h and costs ¥600 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Chengdu?

No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Luomashi via North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.

How far is it from Golmud to Chengdu?

The distance between Golmud and Chengdu is 1078 km. The road distance is 1318.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Chengdu without a car is to train which takes 21h 43m and costs ¥170 - ¥430.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Golmud to Chengdu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Chengdu train from?

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

Train or fly from Golmud to Chengdu?

The best way to get from Golmud to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h and costs ¥600 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 21h 43m.

Where does the Golmud to Chengdu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Golmud to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Chengdu is 1318 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Golmud to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 605+ hotels available in Chengdu.

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

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

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Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane GOQ - CTU
4h
¥601–3,154
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Golmud to Chengdutrain Lhasa-Chengdu
21h 43m
¥171–424
Drive 1,318.5 km
1. Drive from Golmud to Chengducar 1,318.5 km
13h 58m
¥1,142–1,649
Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane GOQ - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
6h 9m
¥690–3,175

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

¥596Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,077.6 km
Duration: 4h

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

Tibet Airlines Corporation, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Chengdu once daily. Tickets cost ¥160–420 and the journey takes 21h 37m.

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