There are 3 ways to get from Xining to Golmud by plane, train, or car
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Xining (XNN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Golmud is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Golmud is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥500 - ¥3500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Golmud. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Xining and Golmud is 668 km. The road distance is 755.6 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Xining to Golmud, including transfers.
Xining to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Golmud is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 25m.
Xining to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Golmud is 756 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Xining to Golmud.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Golmud, China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xining to Golmud every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,400
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,000
Train from Xining to Golmud
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