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)XIY - KCA
6h 34m¥2,247–6,070Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Take the train from Lanzhou to KucheChengdu
39h 14m¥915–966Train via Turfan North
- Take the train from Xi'an to Turfan NorthShanghai
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to KucheUrumqi
30h 18mDrive 2,950.8 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Kuqa2,950.8 km
30h 44m¥2,601–3,756Train
- Take the train from Xi'an to LanzhouShanghai / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to KucheChengdu
37h 19m
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 bus and train which costs ¥900 - ¥1000 and takes 39h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Kuqa is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6500.
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 .
It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 34m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs and takes 30h 18m.
Kuqa is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 5:45 AM in Xi'an and 3:45 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.
There are one+ hotels available in Kuqa.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Kuqa, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern 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
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Yining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Kashi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,000
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Kashi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,000
Train from Xi'an to Turfan North
Train from Xi'an to Lanzhou
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 Xi'an to Lanzhou
Train from Lanzhou to Kuche
- 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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