There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)XIY - GOQ
4h 33m¥1,627–4,846Drive 1,577 km
cheapest- Drive from Xi'an to Golmud1,577 km
16h 38m¥1,406–2,030Train via Xining
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Minghe South
- Take the train from Minghe South to Xining
- Take the train from Xining to Golmud
11h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Xi'an to GolmudShanghai / ...
18h 4m
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4900.
The distance between Xi'an and Golmud is 1307 km. The road distance is 1577 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Golmud without a car is to train via Xining which takes 11h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Xi'an to Golmud, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Golmud is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train via Xining, which costs and takes 11h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Golmud is 1577 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Xi'an to Golmud.
There are four+ hotels available in Golmud.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Hainan, and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xi'an to Golmud via Xi'an North, Minghe South, Xining, and Xining in around 11h 30m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,800
Train from Xi'an North to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥330–470
Train from Minghe South to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Xining to Golmud
Train from Xi'an to Golmud
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