Urumqi to Xian

Urumqi to Xian

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Urumqi to Xian Schedule

Urumqi to Xian Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Standing 07:40 - 17:51¥ 367
China Railway First Class Seat 08:50 - 23:34¥ 1,272
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ630511:00 - 14:20¥ 2,912
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ695112:55 - 16:45¥ 2,919
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ662815:30 - 18:55¥ 2,906
China Railway Soft Sleeper 16:00 - 05:13¥ 923
China Railway Hard Sleeper 18:09 - 00:30¥ 631
China Railway Hard Seat 20:30 - 22:11¥ 330
China Railway Standing 22:08 - 06:41¥ 370

Transportation from Urumqi to Xian

Facts about the transport from Urumqi to Xian

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport3h 5m
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day23
Distance1372 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Urumqi to Xian

Travelling between Urumqi and Xian 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 115.44 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 45.47.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 28 hours to travel between Urumqi and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Urumqi and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 26m to reach Xian.

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

Travelling between Urumqi and Xian can be as cheap as USD 45.47 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 115.44 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 Urumqi and Xian ?

  • 23 from Urumqi to Xian starting from 19:42 Urumqi until 22:40 Urumqi

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

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 Urumqi to Xian, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 117.86.

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 Urumqi and Xian

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan 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 Urumqi to Xian?

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