Urumqi - Kashgar Train
There are 9 pairs of normal trains a day between Urumqi and Kashgar. These rides run a total distance of 1,475 kilometers (917 miles) taking 11.5 to 31 hours on the way. For such a long distance trip, travelers are surely advised to buy a sleeper bed to guarantee a good rest. The hard sleeper ticket is around CNY 317.5 - 436 per person and the soft sleeper bed is about CNY 484.5 - 497.5 per person.
Although Kashgar is an important trading center on Silk Road, up to now, direct rail connection from Kashgar is very limited to other cities out of Xinjiang. Thus, Urumqi plays an irreplaceable role in connecting Kashgar with other cities of China.
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Notes:
1. The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
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Stations along the way: Urumqi South, Turpan, Malan, Heshuo, Yanqi, Korla, Luntai, Kuqa, Xinhe, Aksu, Bachu, Atushi
1. In Urumqi, all these 9 rides stop at both Urumqi Railway Station and the South Station. Travelers can choose the suitable station to use based on their staying places and connection trips. Usually it would be better to leave around 30 to 60 minutes for connection at the same station. If passengers need to transfer between the two stations, by taxi, it would be better to leave around 1.5 to 2 hours between.
2. Kashgar Railway Station is located at North Century Avenue. It is not a very big station: the entrance is at the middle of the building, and baggage room and ticket office are set up on its two sides. As only a few rides are operated daily there, the station may not open in early morning or late night unless there is a train departure or arrival. Currently travelers can reach the station by city bus No. 6, 18, 21, 26 and No. 28. Except the city bus, taxi can also be used to transfer to Abakh Khoja Tomb and other scenic sites.
3. K9786/K9785 with the most stops are not recommended because they need around 28 - 30 hours to finish a single ride.
In addition to these 9 pairs of rail rides, flight is another frequently way used for transfer between. A flight without stopover usually takes about 2 hours. They are good choices for those traveling in a hurry. However, the flight ticket fare is much higher unless there is a good discount offered by airlines. The full price for economy class is around CNY 2,000 per person, a good discounted ticket may be even less than CNY 400 occasionally. Travelers may check the flight fare as well for better arrangement.
The Urumqi – Kashgar Railway is planned to be extended to Pakistan. There are two routes under planning now: one from Kashgar to Gwadar, the other to Kasachi. This project is aimed to be completed around year 2030 or so. At that time, a direct rail transfer between China and Pakistan will become possible.
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Major Rail Line from Kashgar to:
Although Kashgar is an important trading center on Silk Road, up to now, direct rail connection from Kashgar is very limited to other cities out of Xinjiang. Thus, Urumqi plays an irreplaceable role in connecting Kashgar with other cities of China.
Urumqi to Kashgar Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K6726 | 09:27 - 04:07+ | 18h40m |
| T9526 | 11:45 - 05:12+ | 17h27m |
| T9520 | 13:36 - 06:34+ | 16h58m |
| 7556 | 14:57 - 15:38+ | 24h41m |
| K9718 | 15:05 - 07:13+ | 16h8m |
| K9772 | 15:12 - 07:43+ | 16h31m |
| K9786 | 15:20 - 22:20+ | 31h00m |
| K6742 | 16:48 - 12:05+ | 19h17m |
| Z6516 | 20:40 - 08:10+ | 11h30m |
Kashgar to Urumqi Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K9785 | 10:05 - 13:50+ | 27h45m |
| K6744 | 12:50 - 09:40+ | 20h50m |
| 7558 | 16:52 - 18:55+ | 26h3m |
| K9774 | 17:35 - 10:56+ | 17h21m |
| K6728 | 18:05 - 17:10+ | 23h5m |
| T9522 | 20:20 - 11:51+ | 15h31m |
| Z6518 | 21:30 - 09:00+ | 11h30m |
| K9720 | 21:49 - 14:37+ | 16h48m |
| T9528 | 23:11 - 15:23+ | 16h12m |
1. The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
Ticket Fare for Urumqi - Kashgar Train
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 484.5 - 497.5 USD 67 - 68 | CNY 317.5 - 436 USD 44 - 60 | CNY 173.5 - 240 USD 24 - 33 |
Stations along the way: Urumqi South, Turpan, Malan, Heshuo, Yanqi, Korla, Luntai, Kuqa, Xinhe, Aksu, Bachu, Atushi
Travel Tips
2. Kashgar Railway Station is located at North Century Avenue. It is not a very big station: the entrance is at the middle of the building, and baggage room and ticket office are set up on its two sides. As only a few rides are operated daily there, the station may not open in early morning or late night unless there is a train departure or arrival. Currently travelers can reach the station by city bus No. 6, 18, 21, 26 and No. 28. Except the city bus, taxi can also be used to transfer to Abakh Khoja Tomb and other scenic sites.
3. K9786/K9785 with the most stops are not recommended because they need around 28 - 30 hours to finish a single ride.
Urumqi - Kashgar Train vs. Flight
The Urumqi – Kashgar Railway is planned to be extended to Pakistan. There are two routes under planning now: one from Kashgar to Gwadar, the other to Kasachi. This project is aimed to be completed around year 2030 or so. At that time, a direct rail transfer between China and Pakistan will become possible.
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- Last updated on Jan. 21, 2025 by Grace Yang -