Lhasa to Turpan by train
Turpan lies 1,489 km (925 mi) north of Lhasa, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 47 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,816 km (1,128 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lhasa | Turpan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 867,900 | 273,385 |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Stations on record | Lhasa West Railway Station, Damxung Railway Station, Angga railway station | Turpan North railway station, Daheyan Railway Station, Qiquanhu Railway Station |
Clocks in Turpan are 2 h behind Lhasa right now, so a 7 h 47 min journey lands only 5 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Turpan from Lhasa?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, north of Lhasa; by road roughly 1,816 km (1,128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Turpan by train?
About 7 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lhasa and Turpan?
Turpan is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.