There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)HAN - GOQ
19h 30m¥601–2,108Train via Chengdu
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Take the train from Nanning East to Chengdu East
- Take the train from Chengdu to Golmud
41h 50mDrive 2,746.6 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Golmud2,746.6 km
29h 26m¥2,459–3,551Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Take the train from Changsha to GolmudGuangzhou
2d 6h
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Golmud is to fly which costs ¥600 - ¥2200 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Golmud is to fly which takes 19h 30m and costs ¥600 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Golmud via Nanning, Nanning East, East station and Chengdu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.
The distance between Hanoi and Golmud is 2019 km. The road distance is 2746.6 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Golmud without a car is to train via Chengdu which takes 41h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 19h 30m to get from Hanoi to Golmud, including transfers.
Hanoi to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Golmud is to fly which takes 19h 30m and costs ¥600 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train via Chengdu, which costs and takes 41h 50m.
Golmud is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 5:49 AM in Hanoi and 6:49 AM in Golmud.
Hanoi to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Nanning station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Vietjet Air, and six other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Golmud via Nanning, Nanning East, Chengdu East, East station, North station, and Chengdu in around 41h 50m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,000
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Chongqing, Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,000
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Tianfu International, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Chongqing, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Tianfu International, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Tianfu International, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,100
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Golmud Airport via Tianfu International, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,100
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥200–270
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Nanning East to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥630–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
Train from Chengdu to Golmud
Train from Changsha to Golmud
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Golmud is 2747 km. It takes approximately 29h 26m to drive from Hanoi to Golmud.
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