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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Turpan is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥700 and takes 25h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Turpan is to fly and bus which takes 12h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Turpan?

No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Turpan. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Turfan North via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

How far is it from Golmud to Turpan?

The distance between Golmud and Turpan is 2692 km. The road distance is 1335.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 25h 17m and costs ¥290 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 25h 17m to get from Golmud to Turpan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Turpan train from?

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

Train or fly from Golmud to Turpan?

The best way to get from Golmud to Turpan is to train which takes 25h 17m and costs ¥290 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1000 - ¥3100 and takes 17h 4m.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Turpan?

Turpan is 2h behind Golmud. It is currently 11:05 PM in Golmud and 9:05 PM in Turpan.

Where does the Golmud to Turpan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Golmud to Turpan?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Turpan is 1335 km. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from Golmud to Turpan.

Where can I stay near Turpan?

There are six+ hotels available in Turpan.

Golmud to Turpan - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Golmud to Turpan by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain Lhasa
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
25h 17m
¥299–698
Drive 1,335.4 km
1. Drive from Golmud to Turpancar 1,335.4 km
14h 36m
¥1,123–1,623
Fly Golmud Airport to Turpan
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Turpan (TLQ)plane GOQ - TLQ
17h 4m
¥1,061–3,078
Train via Zhongwei
1. Take the train from Golmud to Zhongweitrain Lhasa
2. Take the train from Zhongwei to Turfan Northtrain Shenyang
34h 46m
¥312–728
Fly Golmud Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane GOQ - URC
2. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
12h 18m
¥1,519–3,525
Taxi to Haixi Mangnai Airport, fly to Turpan
1. Take the taxi from Golmud to Haixi Mangnai Airport (HTT)taxi
2. Fly from Haixi Mangnai Airport (HTT) to Turpan (TLQ)plane HTT - TLQ
29h 19m
¥1,198–3,500

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Turpan (TLQ) flights

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16h 50mAverage Duration

¥1,031Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,692.1 km
Duration: 25h 17m

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

You can take a train from Golmud to Turpan via Lanzhou and Turfan North in around 25h 17m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines and 9 Air Co Ltd fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Turpan (TLQ) 4 times a week.

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