Shihezi to Ürümqi by bus
Ürümqi lies 137 km (85 mi) south-east of Shihezi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of road.
| Shihezi | Ürümqi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 572,772 | 4.1 million |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Postal codes | 832000 | 830000 |
Where to book buses from Shihezi to Ürümqi
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Ürümqi
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 749 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ürümqi
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Ürümqi from Shihezi?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shihezi; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shihezi to Ürümqi by bus?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shihezi and Ürümqi?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ürümqi?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.