Bole to Shache by train
Shache lies 824 km (512 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 18 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,005 km (625 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bole | Shache | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 235,585 | 128,145 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 1,236 m (4,055 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Stations on record | Bole Railway Station, Wulandabusen | Yarkant Railway Station |
Clocks in Shache are 2 h behind Bole right now, so a 4 h 18 min journey lands only 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Shache from Bole?
824 km (512 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bole; by road roughly 1,005 km (625 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bole to Shache by train?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bole and Shache?
Shache is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.