Kunming to Urumqi

Kunming to Urumqi

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Kunming to Urumqi Schedule

Kunming to Urumqi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Shandong Airlines Economy 06:30 - 11:45¥ 2,585
China Eastern Airlines Economy 09:20 - 00:50¥ 1,409
China Eastern Airlines Economy 10:55 - 23:50¥ 1,329
Air China Economy 13:30 - 20:30¥ 5,083
China Railway Hard Seat 15:20 - 06:17¥ 418
China Eastern Airlines Economy 16:10 - 22:10¥ 1,997
Kunming Airlines Economy 18:30 - 21:30¥ 2,011
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:55 - 23:00¥ 1,242
China Eastern Airlines Economy 22:20 - 12:55¥ 1,276

Transportation from Kunming to Urumqi

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Urumqi

Cheapest Transport$58
Fastest Transport4h 45m
Earliest Departure9:20 AM
Latest Departure10:55 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1947 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Kunming to Urumqi

Travelling between Kunming and Urumqi is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 57.69 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 57.69.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Urumqi?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 39 hours to travel between Kunming and Urumqi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Urumqi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 14h 57m to reach Urumqi.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Urumqi?

Travelling between Kunming and Urumqi can be as cheap as USD 57.69 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 57.69 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kunming and Urumqi ?

  • 2 from Kunming to Urumqi starting from 15:20 Kunming until 15:20 Kunming

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Urumqi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kunming to Urumqi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 174.99.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kunming and Urumqi

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, TianJin Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kunming to Urumqi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train