Facts about the transport from Taiyuan to Urumqi
| Cheapest Transport | $48 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:12 PM |
| Latest Departure | 6:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 1291 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air China, China Railway |
Taiyuan to Urumqi
Best Options
$363
$363
Other Options
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Price
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Arrival
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Transportation from Taiyuan to Urumqi
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Trains$ 47.79
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Flights$ 362.21
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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Popular Routes in China
How to get from Taiyuan to Urumqi
Travelling between Taiyuan 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 362.15 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 362.15.
How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Urumqi?
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 26 hours to travel between Taiyuan and Urumqi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Taiyuan and Urumqi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 49m to reach Urumqi.
How much does it cost to get from Taiyuan to Urumqi?
Travelling between Taiyuan and Urumqi can be as cheap as USD 362.15 if you opt for a Air China flight and as expensive as USD 362.15 if you buy a Air China 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 Taiyuan and Urumqi ?
- 1 from Taiyuan to Urumqi starting from 18:50 Taiyuan Wusu Airport until 18:50 Taiyuan Wusu Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan to Urumqi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 362.21.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 Taiyuan and Urumqi
Air China
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 Taiyuan 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