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.
Major Rail Lines from Beijing to:
Major Rail Lines from Urumqi to:
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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Questions & Answers on Beijing - Urumqi Train
Asked by Walter from CHINA | Aug. 31, 2024 18:08
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ReplyBicycle- train
Is there a way to take a bicycle in the train from Beijing and Urumqi?
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Answered by Lori | Sep. 02, 2024 01:33
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00ReplyYou can check it in in advance at least 2 hours before the train departure.
Asked by lee from MALAYSIA | Dec. 23, 2019 05:22Reply
ReplyWhat is the fare of train from Liuyang to Urumqi
by 1.normal train
2.high speed train
2.high speed train
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Answered by Oswald | Dec. 24, 2019 18:0900Reply
00ReplyI suppose you are looking for "Liuyuan"? By high speed, the price is from CNY247 to 395 per person. By normal train, it is from CNY112 to 320.
Answered by Lee from MALAYSIA | Jan. 02, 2020 07:1200Reply
00ReplyThank you very much, Oswald.
Answered by Lee from MALAYSIA | Jan. 02, 2020 07:2300Reply
00ReplyThank you. Oswald
Asked by Thelma from INDONESIA | Sep. 17, 2019 03:45Reply
ReplyIs there any high speed train from Beijing to Urumqi? How long it takes?
What is the cost for 2 people?
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Answered by Abbet from USA | Sep. 18, 2019 00:2900Reply
00ReplyNo, no direct one to Urumqi, the distance is too long for a direct high speed ride. If you want to experience the high speed ride, you can go from Beijing to Lanzhou first and then choose a hotel near Lanzhou West Station for one night. Then continue the trip next morning by high speed ride to Urumqi. The total duration would be around 22 hours. The costs could be around CNY1,250 per person exclude hostel costs.
Asked by Harry from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 09, 2019 02:36Reply
ReplyWhich station will the trains stop in Urumqi?
The new station? or the old station?
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Answered by Kathryn from USA | Apr. 09, 2019 19:3100Reply
00ReplyThey stop at Urumqi Railway Station, the new station, not the South Station.
Asked by Nathalie from GEORGIA | Dec. 03, 2018 15:57Reply
ReplyIs there high speed trains from Beijing to Urumqi?
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Answered by Easton from SPAIN | Dec. 03, 2018 17:5100Reply
00ReplyThere is no direct high speed rail. If you want high speed rides, you may make a transfer in Lanzhou. However, the time of two sections cannot match each other. Therefore, you would need to stay in Lanzhou for one night and then head to Urumqi by high speed ride the second day.