Beijing - Urumqi Train
Up to now, there is only 1 pair of trains running between Beijing and Urumqi with duration of 30-31 hours. And the hard sleeper is CNY 602.5 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 Apr 25, 2023)
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(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
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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 Apr 25, 2023)
All the trains travel between Beijing West Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. Z69/ Z70 cover a 1,964 miles (3,161 kilometers) trip with duration of 30 to 31 hours. This route of Z179/ Z180 is a little longer in distance, 2,031 miles (3,268 kilometers); so is the duration, around 38 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, Shijiazhuang North, Yangquan North, Taiyuan South, Lvliang, Suide, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Qingshui, Jiayuguan, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South
Stopovers along the way for Z179/ Z180: Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou South, Jining South, Hohhot East, Baotou, Linhe, Wuhai, Huinong, Shizuishan, Yinchuan, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South
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 | 10:00 - 17:02+ | 31h2m |
| Z179 | 21:04 - 11:05++ | 38h1m |
Urumqi to Beijing Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z70 | 14:10 - 20:22+ | 30h12m |
| Z180 | 19:33 - 09:55++ | 38h22m |
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 886 - 917 USD 130 - 135 | CNY 573 - 593 USD 84 - 87 | CNY 317 - 328 USD 47 - 48 |
All the trains travel between Beijing West Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station. Z69/ Z70 cover a 1,964 miles (3,161 kilometers) trip with duration of 30 to 31 hours. This route of Z179/ Z180 is a little longer in distance, 2,031 miles (3,268 kilometers); so is the duration, around 38 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, Shijiazhuang North, Yangquan North, Taiyuan South, Lvliang, Suide, Dingbian, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Qingshui, Jiayuguan, Yumen, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South
Stopovers along the way for Z179/ Z180: Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou South, Jining South, Hohhot East, Baotou, Linhe, Wuhai, Huinong, Shizuishan, Yinchuan, Zhongwei, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South
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:
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