There are 4 ways to get from Turpan to Xi'an by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane TLQ - XIY
4h 35m¥759–2,484Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turfan North to Xi'antrain Ürümqi
24h 27m¥242–642Drive 2,313 km
- Drive from Turpan to Xi'ancar 2,313 km
23h 26m¥1,931–2,789Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Turfan North to Yinchuantrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain Yinchuan
25h 48m¥462–742
Turpan (TLQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 24h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Yujiazhai via Wulukou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
The distance between Turpan and Xi'an is 1995 km. The road distance is 2313 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 24h 27m and costs ¥240 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Turpan to Xi'an, including transfers.
Turpan to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Turfan North station.
The best way to get from Turpan to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 24h 27m.
Xi'an is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 7:20 AM in Turpan and 9:20 AM in Xi'an.
Turpan to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xi'an station.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Xi'an, China?
9 Air Co Ltd, Chengdu, and two other airlines fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Turfan North to Xi'an twice daily. Tickets cost ¥210–600 and the journey takes 23h 48m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Turpan to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,800
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Turpan to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,400
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Turpan to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
Train from Turfan North to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–300
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥460–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–950
Train from Turfan North to Yinchuan
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–400
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
Train from Yinchuan to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Xi'an is 2313 km. It takes approximately 23h 26m to drive from Turpan to Xi'an.
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