Bole to Kashgar by train
Kashgar lies 784 km (487 mi) south-west of Bole, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 6 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 956 km (594 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bole | Kashgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 235,585 | 506,640 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Stations on record | Bole Railway Station, Wulandabusen | Kashgar railway station |
Clocks in Kashgar are 2 h behind Bole right now, so a 4 h 6 min journey lands only 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Bole to Kashgar
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Staying in Kashgar
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 163 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kashgar from Bole?
784 km (487 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bole; by road roughly 956 km (594 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bole to Kashgar by train?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bole and Kashgar?
Kashgar is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where can I stay in Kashgar?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar, 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.