China Train Ticket Booking
Currently, only normal-speed trains are available between Xi'an and Urumqi, with ten pairs in service daily. Z trains are the fastest of these with a journey duration of 24 hours while K trains are the slowest normal-speed trains with a journey duration of 30 to 36 hours.
Quick Facts
- Terminals:Xi'an Railway Station, Urumqi Railway Station
- Duration:24-36 hours
- Main stops:Tianshui, Longxi, Zhangye, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Hami, Turpan
Xi'an to Urumqi Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T197 | 03:46 | 06:53 (next day) | 27h 7m | |
| Z41 | 08:43 | 09:38 (next day) | 24h 55m | |
| K595 | 09:58 | 18:14 (next day) | 32h 16m | |
| Z105 | 11:02 | 12:06 (next day) | 25h 4m |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via ourChina Highlights train ticket service.
Urumqi to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K596 | 10:31 | 21:06 (next day) | 34h 35m |
| T308 | 17:40 | 21:40 (next day) | 28h |
| Z136 | 19:45 | 22:24 (next day) | 26h 39m |
| K1352 | 22:08 | 06:41 (next two days) | 32h 33m |
Xi'an to Urumqi Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$104 (CNY734.5) | US$65 (CNY463.5) | US$39 (CNY273.5) |
Travel Tip
You can also consider taking a flight. About 20 pairs of flights operate between Xi'an and Urumqi every day and the journey duration is about 3½ hours. The full airfare is about 2,145 CNY (306 USD).
