There are 4 ways to get from Turpan to Golmud by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane URC - GOQ
11h 13m¥1,637–4,037Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
25h 44m¥290–686Drive 1,334.2 km
- Drive from Turpan to Golmudcar 1,334.2 km
14h 34m¥1,123–1,622Train via Zhongwei
- Take the train from Turfan North to Zhongweitrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Zhongwei to Golmudtrain Beijing West
34h 14m¥310–726
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Golmud is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥700 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Golmud is to bus and fly which takes 11h 13m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
The distance between Turpan and Golmud is 1256 km. The road distance is 1334.2 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 25h 44m and costs ¥290 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Turpan to Golmud, including transfers.
Turpan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Turfan North station.
Golmud is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 10:11 AM in Turpan and 12:11 PM in Golmud.
Turpan to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Golmud is 1334 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Turpan to Golmud.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Golmud, China?
You can take a vehicle from Turpan to Golmud via Turfan North and Lanzhou in around 25h 44m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–8,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,000
Train from Turfan North to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Zhongwei to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥270–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥390–550
Train from Turfan North to Zhongwei
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–380
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–380
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥480–600
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Turfan to Urumchi South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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