Xi'an - Urumqi Train
At present, over 12 pairs of normal speed trains are running overnight between Xi'an Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. The journey time is 24 – 37 hours. Xi'an to Urumqi distance by train is 2,547 – 2,894 kilometers (1,583 – 1,798 miles).
Passengers can make a high speed train transfer in Lanzhou or Xining, which can cut the total journey time to 14 – 15.5 hours.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
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(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
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Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the search box on top of this page.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
Running routes:
Most of them: Xianyang, Xingping, Wugong, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Wushan, Gangu, Longxi, Dingxi, Lanzhou, Xining, Wuwei South, Wuwei, Jinchang, Shandan, Zhangye, Zhangye West, Qingshui, Linze, Jiuquan, Jiuquan South, Jiayuanguan, Diwopu, Yumen, Shulehe, Liuyuan, Kumul, Tuha, Shanshan, Shanshan North, Turpan, Turpan North, and Urumqi South
K1582/K1584: Pucheng East, Yan'an, Zizhou, Jingbian, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Qingshui, Jiuquan, Jiayuanguan, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North, and Urumqi South
1. A soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is highly recommended when you travel for such a long journey, and you should book sleeper tickets in advance as they are always in great demands
2. Bring some food or drink as it is expensive onboard.
3. Although the beautiful scenery along the way may give you some relief from the long boring journey, you should also download some videos, bring some snacks or chat with travel companions to kill the time.
4. You'd better bring a portable charger device as only a few sockets are available in each sleeper carriage, and none is provided in hard seat carriage.
After Xi'an- Lanzhou High Speed Railway was put into operation on July 9th, 2017, Lanzhou and Xining can be easily reached by high speed trains from Xi'an. If you are tired of a long and boring journey by normal rail, then you can take high speed trains to Lanzhou or Xining first and then take other high speed trains to Urumqi along Lanzhou-Xinjiang High Speed Railway. Traveling like this will save a lot of time.
Direct flights are available between the two cities, taking about 3 hours. This is a good choice for those who need to travel in a hurry, or those traveling in low season. But in peak season, the flight ticket may be expensive. Also, flight delays caused by weather change or air traffic control may affect the trip performance.
In contrast, a transfer by high speed train may also be a good experience for budget travelers. Compared with normal rail ride, it saves a lot of time. Compared with a flight trip, it costs less. The beautiful scenery along the way will also be a great gift for this journey.
Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:
Passengers can make a high speed train transfer in Lanzhou or Xining, which can cut the total journey time to 14 – 15.5 hours.
Xi'an to Urumqi Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| T197 | 03:46 - 06:53+ | 27h7m |
| Z293 | 05:10 - 07:08+ | 25h58m |
| T307 | 06:56 - 09:23+ | 26h27m |
| K1537 | 07:15 - 15:54+ | 32h39m |
| Z135 | 07:50 - 08:49+ | 24h59m |
| Z41 | 08:43 - 09:38+ | 24h55m |
| K595 | 09:58 - 18:14+ | 32h16m |
| Z105 | 11:02 - 12:06+ | 25h4m |
| Z305 | 13:03 - 14:24+ | 25h21m |
Urumqi to Xi'an Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K596 | 10:31 - 21:06+ | 34h35m |
| Z106 | 17:23 - 19:25+ | 26h2m |
| T308 | 17:40 - 21:40+ | 28h00m |
| T198 | 18:09 - 00:30++ | 30h21m |
| Z42 | 18:36 - 20:41+ | 26h5m |
| Z136 | 19:45 - 22:24+ | 26h39m |
| Z294 | 20:02 - 22:45+ | 26h43m |
| Z306 | 20:27 - 23:27+ | 27h00m |
| K1352 | 22:08 - 06:41++ | 32h33m |
Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the search box on top of this page.
Ticket Fare of Xi'an - Urumqi Trains
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 767.5 - 780.5 USD 113 - 115 | CNY 495.5 - 504.5 USD 73 - 74 | CNY 273.5 - 278.5 USD 40 - 41 |
Running routes: Most of them: Xianyang, Xingping, Wugong, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Wushan, Gangu, Longxi, Dingxi, Lanzhou, Xining, Wuwei South, Wuwei, Jinchang, Shandan, Zhangye, Zhangye West, Qingshui, Linze, Jiuquan, Jiuquan South, Jiayuanguan, Diwopu, Yumen, Shulehe, Liuyuan, Kumul, Tuha, Shanshan, Shanshan North, Turpan, Turpan North, and Urumqi South K1582/K1584: Pucheng East, Yan'an, Zizhou, Jingbian, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Qingshui, Jiuquan, Jiayuanguan, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North, and Urumqi SouthTravel Tips for Xi'an - Urumqi Train
2. Bring some food or drink as it is expensive onboard.
3. Although the beautiful scenery along the way may give you some relief from the long boring journey, you should also download some videos, bring some snacks or chat with travel companions to kill the time.
4. You'd better bring a portable charger device as only a few sockets are available in each sleeper carriage, and none is provided in hard seat carriage.
A faster transfer by high speed train in Lanzhou or Xining
| Total Duration | Total Ticket Fare | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | ||
| Transfer in Lanzhou | 14 – 15.5 hours | About CNY113.5 | About CNY735.5 |
| Transfer in Xining | About CNY1108.5 | About CNY722.5 | |
Xi'an - Urumqi Train vs. Flight
In contrast, a transfer by high speed train may also be a good experience for budget travelers. Compared with normal rail ride, it saves a lot of time. Compared with a flight trip, it costs less. The beautiful scenery along the way will also be a great gift for this journey.
Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to: Major Rail Lines from Urumqi to:
- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Xi'an - Urumqi Train
Asked by Suhana from MALAYSOS | Apr. 12, 2023 22:53
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ReplyWe will be in Shanghai for a few days and plan to travel to Xi'an and Xinjang in mid June 2023. a
Plan to spend some times in Xi'an and then take train yo Xinjang and fly back to Shanghai on 27 June. Any advise?
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Answered by Scott | Apr. 16, 2023 20:01
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00ReplyThe high speed trains from Xi'an to Xinjiang have been out of service because of earthquake and mountain slide since 2022. Currently, only tradtional trains are in service, taking the duration of one day and one night. Considering the long journey time, flight can be a better choice.
Asked by Jayne | Jan. 06, 2020 18:54Reply
ReplyCan I take some bottles of wine on the train from Xi'an to Urumqi?
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Answered by Luther | Jan. 07, 2020 18:1100Reply
00ReplyIf for a few bottles, it is no problem as long as they are well packed in their original package.
Asked by Cweepong from MALAYSIA | Dec. 02, 2019 05:54Reply
Reply10days trip Xi'an to Xinjiang
Any train tickets for Xi'an to Xinjiang can stop any station anytime, the tickets price all in, maybe cheaper for 10days travel. Thanks
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Answered by Fredrik | Dec. 03, 2019 01:3000Reply
00ReplyDo you mean you want to get off the train during the trip, then get on another train by one ticket? As far as I know, it is not possible in China.
Asked by mohd shahrir ali from MALAYSIA | Oct. 30, 2019 23:53Reply
ReplyIm planning to do xian-urumqi-xian in autumn next year. Is there any dates which i should avoid? tha
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Answered by Robin | Oct. 31, 2019 03:3000Reply
00ReplyThere is no public holiday in Sep, just avoid the end of Sep as it will be influenced by the National holiday day from Oct 1 to 7.
Asked by Tonya from HUNGARY | Jun. 04, 2019 03:16Reply
ReplyUrumqi South Station is not used anymore?
I saw they all stop at the north station. There is no option of South Station?
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Answered by Jonas from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 04, 2019 17:1300Reply
00ReplySouth Station is still in service but did less frequently used now. For this trip to or from Xi'an, they did use the main station (I suppose it is the one you mentioned as north station).