There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Kuqa by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)plane XIY - KCA
6h 24m¥1,947–3,470Train via Turfan North
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Kuchetrain Urumqi
30h 18m¥310–834Drive 2,950.8 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Kuqacar 2,950.8 km
30h 44m¥2,539–3,667Train
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kuchetrain Chengdu
32h 29m¥437–1,139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kuchetrain Chengdu
39h 18m¥521–1,002
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Kuqa is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥310 - ¥850 and takes 30h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Kuqa is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3500.
The distance between Xi'an and Kuqa is 2425 km. The road distance is 2950.8 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Kuqa without a car is to train via Turfan North which takes 30h 18m and costs ¥310 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Xi'an to Kuqa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Kuqa is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥310 - ¥850 and takes 30h 18m.
Kuqa is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 4:02 AM in Xi'an and 2:02 AM in Kuqa.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Kuqa is 2951 km. It takes approximately 30h 44m to drive from Xi'an to Kuqa.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Kuqa, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Yujiazhai to Kuqa via Wulukou, Xi'an, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Kuche in around 30h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,400
Train from Xi'an to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–310
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥460–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–950
Train from Turpan North Station to Kuche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥160–200
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥260–320
Train from Lanzhou to Kuche
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–614
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥440–550
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–850
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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