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 ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 18h 30m.

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 50m and costs ¥600 - ¥3100.

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 Tianfu Square via Guangyuan and East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Golmud to Chengdu?

The distance between Golmud and Chengdu is 1078 km. The road distance is 1319.9 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 18h 30m and costs ¥240 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 50m and costs ¥600 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Golmud to Chengdu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Golmud to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Chengdu is 1320 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Golmud to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 688+ hotels available in Chengdu.

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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 50m
¥639–3,088
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Golmud to Guangyuantrain Lhasa
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain Xi'an-Chengdu / ...
18h 30m
¥249–568
Drive 1,319.9 km
1. Drive from Golmud to Chengducar 1,319.9 km
13h 50m
¥1,123–1,622
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
5h 4m
¥546–2,595
Fly to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, train
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)plane GOQ - MIG
2. Take the train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Stationtrain
9h 25m
¥602–2,774

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

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5h 41mAverage Duration

¥633Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,077.6 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Tianfu Square via Guangyuan, Chengdu East Station, and East station in around 18h 30m.

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