Beijing to Urumqi

Beijing to Urumqi

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Beijing to Urumqi Schedule

Beijing to Urumqi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air China Economy #CA129307:15 - 11:25¥ 4,083
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ691408:10 - 12:30¥ 4,111
China Railway Hard Sleeper 10:21 - 17:01¥ 695
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ690812:00 - 16:30¥ 4,100
Beijing Capital Airlines Economy #JD521915:35 - 20:10¥ 4,017
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ691416:30 - 21:05¥ 6,663
Air China Economy #CA129519:55 - 00:15¥ 4,147
China Railway Soft Sleeper 21:04 - 11:05¥ 1,068

Transportation from Beijing to Urumqi

Facts about the transport from Beijing to Urumqi

Cheapest Transport$53
Fastest Transport4h 35m
Earliest Departure10:21 ص
Latest Departure3:35 م
Departures per day2
Distance2790 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBeijing Capital Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Beijing to Urumqi

Travelling between Beijing and Urumqi is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 554.47 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 52.86.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Urumqi?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 31 hours to travel between Beijing and Urumqi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Beijing and Urumqi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h 40m to reach Urumqi.

How much does it cost to get from Beijing to Urumqi?

Travelling between Beijing and Urumqi can be as cheap as USD 52.86 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 554.47 if you buy a Beijing Capital Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Beijing and Urumqi ?

  • 1 from Beijing to Urumqi starting from 15:35 Beijing Daxing Airport until 15:35 Beijing Daxing Airport
  • 1 from Beijing to Urumqi starting from 10:21 Beijing West until 10:21 Beijing West

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Beijing to Urumqi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Beijing to Urumqi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 554.44.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Beijing and Urumqi

Beijing Capital Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Beijing to Urumqi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train