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Turpan Train Schedule & Stations

Currently, there is one railway station in service in Turpan of Xinjiang, Turpan North Railway Station. It is an important stop on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang High Speed Railway, mainly serving high speed trains to or from Lanzhou, Xining, Kumul, Urumqi, Shanshan. Also a few non-bullet ones are operated there, including those to/from Xian, Lanzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Jinan, Chongqing and Beijing.
 
Turpan Railway Station is currently closed for renovation and is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026. 

Turpan Train Schedule and Ticket Booking

High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 15, 2026)
ToTrainsDurationTicket Fare (CNY)
First/ Second Class Seat
Urumqi South
D8803, D8807, D8809 from 12:05 to 18:0748mCNY 78/ 49
USD 11/ 7
Lanzhou
D2708, D2718, D576 from 09:16 to 11:099h32m - 10h32mCNY 799/ 499.5
USD 117/ 73
Jiayuguan South
D2708, D2718, D576 from 09:16 to 11:095h2m - 5h59mCNY 455/ 284.5
USD 67/ 42

 

Normal Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 15, 2026)
ToTrainsDurationTicket Fare (CNY)
Soft/ Hard Sleeper
Beijing
Z70, Z180 at 15:42 and 23:0228h40m - 38h30mCNY 838.5/ 542.5
USD 123/ 80
Shanghai
Z42, Z306 at 21:15 and 21:5239h - 39h2mCNY 1,019/ 660
USD 149/ 97
Guangzhou
Z136 at 22:0847h4mCNY 1,234.5/ 727.5
USD 181/ 107
Xian
Z596, T270, Z66, Z38...
12 departures from 00:29 to 23:56
23h31m - 27h21mCNY 703/ 456
USD 103/ 67
Urumqi
Z373, Z595, T257, Z37...
27 departures from 04:51 to 18:19
1h16m - 3h22mCNY 108.5/ 72.5
USD 16/ 11
Lanzhou
Z596, T62, T270...
22 departures from 00:29 to 23:56
13h34m - 23hCNY 537/ 351
USD 79/ 51
Kashgar
T61, K9719, T9527, T9521...
7 departures from 00:15 to 23:42
13h36m - 26h23mCNY 416.5/ 259.5
USD 61/ 38
  The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.

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Turpan Railway Station - Currently Closed

Address: Daheyan Town, Gaochang District

The station is a little bit far from downtown, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) away. To reach downtown from the station, passengers need to walk about 550 yards (500 meters) to the nearby Daheyan Bus Center, and then take a bus. The bus departs around every 30 minutes or once fully occupied; ticket price is CNY 11 and duration is about an hour. Taxi should be another option and it takes about 50 minutes and CNY 90-100; if you share the taxi with others, it is around CNY 20-30 per person.

 How to get to famous sites from Turpan Train Station
There is no direct public transport to main scenic spots from the station. Passengers need to go to the downtown by the above mentioned bus, and then head for the attractions sites.

Karez System Museum: Take bus No. 1 from Turpan Bus Center to Ya Er Xiang Township Government and then change to Bus No. 3 to get there.

Emin Minaret: From the Bus Center, travelers can walk about 700 yards to Da Shi Zi bus stop and take bus No. 1 to Da Zhai Road. It is about 2,000 yards (1,900 meters) away from Emin Minaret.

Grape Valley: Upon arrival in downtown, walk about 1,500 yards (1,400 meters) to the East Gate of Ancient City, and then take bus no. 4 to get there.

Flaming Mountain: You may take a taxi to get there after arrival at the downtown Bus Center. The taxi fare would be around CNY80 by meter.

Ancient City of Jiaohe: After the bus trip to downtown, you may take the bus No. 1 to the final stop, and then take a taxi at about CNY 20 or a horse cart at about CNY 30 to get there. If by taxi directly from downtown, it takes about CNY 30-40.

North Railway Station:
You are recommended to take a taxi. It costs CNY 80-100 per taxi and CNY 20-30 per person if you share the taxi with others.

As public transport is not very well developed there, car pool or car rental is a frequently used way of transfer. It may cost around CNY400-500 per day. You may also join in a day tour as well to save you time and trouble.

Turpan North Railway Station

Address: At Northwest of Turpan, 550 yards (500 meters) south of the Jiaohe Airport

The North Station is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) away from downtown area which is much closer in distance compared with the Turpan Railway Station. Travelers can take the bus No. 202 to downtown. By taxi, it would be around 20 to 30 minutes and cost about CNY 30.

 How to get to Major Sites from Turpan North Train Station:

Turpan Jiaohe Airport: Airport shuttle bus travels between airport and the railway station every day which takes about 10 minutes and is free of charge. Also, you can go on foot by following the signs on the ground. It takes about 10 minutes also.

Karez System Museum: It takes around 15 minutes by taxi and costs around CNY15. You may also take the bus or a taxi to the downtown first and then take bus No.3 to get there.

Emin Minaret: Travelers can take bus No. 202 to Da Shi Zi and then change to bus No. 1 to Da Zhai Road, finally walk 2,000 yards to get there. If by taxi, the duration is about 30 minutes and costs around CNY40.

Grape Valley: It is about 9 miles between and takes around 20 minutes by taxi. The taxi will cost around CNY30. Travelers may also transfer to downtown first and then go for there by bus No. 4.

Flaming Mountain: It is about 25 miles between. Travelers may take a taxi or rent a car for this trip. The fare is around CNY90-100.

Ancient City of Jiaohe: It takes around 30 minutes by taxi and costs around CNY30-40. Travelers may also transfer to downtown first, arrange the luggage at the hotel, then take bus No. 1 to Ya Er Xiang Township Government and finally take a taxi to get there.
- Last updated on Apr. 16, 2026 by Brenda Lian -