Xi'an - Urumqi Train

At present, 2 pairs of high speed trains and 11 pairs of normal speed trains are running between Xi'an and Urumqi. The journey time is 13.5 - 14.5 hours and 24 – 32.5 hours respectively. Xi'an to Urumqi distance by normal train is 2,547 – 2,894 kilometers (1,583 – 1,798 miles).

For more high speed trains, passengers can make a transfer in Lanzhou or Xining, which need 13 – 15 hours in total.

  Distance: 2,354 kilometers (1,463 miles)
 Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Duration: 13.5 - 14.5 hours
 Operated at: Xi'an North Railway Station, Urumqi Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Xianyang West, Yangling South, Baoji South, Tianhui South, Dingxi North, Lanzhou West, Xining, Minle, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Yumen, Hami, Shanshan North, Turpan North
 (Last Update on Jul 4, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2717	08:30 - 22:43	14h13m

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  (Last Update on Jul 4, 2025)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,166.5 USD 164	CNY 735.5 USD 103

 (Last Update on Jul 4, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K4206	07:45 - 21:44+	37h59m
Z180	13:23 - 18:15+	28h52m
K4114	16:34 - 01:12++	32h38m
K4918	17:50 - 08:14++	38h24m
Z42	19:42 - 21:02+	25h20m
Z106	20:03 - 21:19+	25h16m
Z306	20:10 - 21:27+	25h17m
Z136	20:20 - 21:56+	25h36m
Z294	21:05 - 23:24+	26h19m
T308	21:12 - 00:17++	27h5m
T198	21:31 - 00:57++	27h26m
Z362	22:34 - 00:10++	25h36m
Z596	22:38 - 01:20++	26h42m
K366	22:45 - 05:26++	30h41m

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 Jul 4, 2025)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 735.5 - 780.5 USD 103 - 110	CNY 477.5 - 506.5 USD 67 - 71	CNY 263.5 - 278.5 USD 37 - 39

 Running routes: 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
 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 the only pair of high speed trains can not meet your schedule, or you are afraid of a long and boring journey by normal rail, 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.

	Total Duration	Total Ticket Fare
		First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
Transfer in Lanzhou	13 – 15 hours	About CNY 1,107.5 - 1,437	About CNY 713.5 - 898
Transfer in Xining		About CNY 1107.5 - 1,202.5	About CNY 713.5 - 750.5

 Direct flights are available between the two cities, taking about 3.5 - 4 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, high speed train may 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.
 

 

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