Beijing - Urumqi Train
Up to now, there are only 2 pairs of trains running between Beijing and Urumqi with duration of 30-42.5 hours. And the hard sleeper costs CNY 575-637 per person.
This trip goes across Eastern and Western of China, offering passengers a chance to enjoy the magical scenery change along the way.
For a long distance trip like this, passengers are highly recommended to choose a sleeper bed like a hard sleeper or soft sleeper to guarantee a good rest during the trip.
(Last Update on Dec 3, 2024)
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Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search for it by the tool on top of the page.
(Last Update on Dec 3, 2024)
All the trains travel between Beijing West Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. Z69/ Z70 cover a 3,144 miles (1,954 kilometers) trip with duration of 30 to 31 hours. The route of Z179/ Z180 is a little longer in distance, 3,355 miles (2,085 kilometers); so is the duration, around 38 - 42.5 hours.
Beijing West Railway Station is 5 miles away from the city center, can be easily accessed by subway line 7 and line 9. Shuttle bus line 7 runs between its South Square and the Capital Airport. Except the shuttle bus, other city buses are also available at both North and South squares. Urumqi Railway Station connects to the downtown area by bus line BRT5 and 527.
These rides run along different routes and merged with each other at Zhongwei city and then continued the trip to the northwest.
If possible, passengers are recommended to take the Z69/ Z70 since they take shorter time and cost less. The stopovers include: Baoding, Yangquan North, Taiyuan, Lvliang, Suide, Jingbian, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Gaotai, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North
Stopovers along the way for Z179/ Z180: Baoding, Dingzhou, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Anyang, Luoyang, Xi'an, Xianyang, Baoji, Tianshui, Gangu, Longxi, Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North
Alternative, there are also flights available between. Direct flight usually takes around 4 hours and if it has a stopover in Hohhot or Lanzhou, the trip may needs around 5.5 to 6 hours. The flight ticket price is usually much higher, but for travelers who are tight in schedule, flight would be a very good option.
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This trip goes across Eastern and Western of China, offering passengers a chance to enjoy the magical scenery change along the way.
For a long distance trip like this, passengers are highly recommended to choose a sleeper bed like a hard sleeper or soft sleeper to guarantee a good rest during the trip.
Beijing to Urumqi Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z69 | 10:19 - 17:28+ | 31h9m |
| Z179 | 18:26 - 08:32++ | 38h6m |
Urumqi to Beijing Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z180 | 13:30 - 07:52++ | 42h22m |
| Z70 | 14:10 - 20:22+ | 30h12m |
Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search for it by the tool on top of the page.
Ticket Price of Beijing - Urumqi Trains:
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 887 - 982 USD 123 - 136 | CNY 575 - 637 USD 79 - 88 | CNY 317 - 352 USD 44 - 49 |
All the trains travel between Beijing West Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. Z69/ Z70 cover a 3,144 miles (1,954 kilometers) trip with duration of 30 to 31 hours. The route of Z179/ Z180 is a little longer in distance, 3,355 miles (2,085 kilometers); so is the duration, around 38 - 42.5 hours.
Beijing West Railway Station is 5 miles away from the city center, can be easily accessed by subway line 7 and line 9. Shuttle bus line 7 runs between its South Square and the Capital Airport. Except the shuttle bus, other city buses are also available at both North and South squares. Urumqi Railway Station connects to the downtown area by bus line BRT5 and 527.
These rides run along different routes and merged with each other at Zhongwei city and then continued the trip to the northwest.
If possible, passengers are recommended to take the Z69/ Z70 since they take shorter time and cost less. The stopovers include: Baoding, Yangquan North, Taiyuan, Lvliang, Suide, Jingbian, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Gaotai, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North
Stopovers along the way for Z179/ Z180: Baoding, Dingzhou, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Anyang, Luoyang, Xi'an, Xianyang, Baoji, Tianshui, Gangu, Longxi, Lanzhou, Lanzhou West, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North
Alternative, there are also flights available between. Direct flight usually takes around 4 hours and if it has a stopover in Hohhot or Lanzhou, the trip may needs around 5.5 to 6 hours. The flight ticket price is usually much higher, but for travelers who are tight in schedule, flight would be a very good option.
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- Last updated on Dec. 04, 2024 by Grace Yang -