Buses to Ürümqi
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Ürümqi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi to Changji | China | 33 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Ürümqi to Wujiaqu | China | 41 km (25 mi) | about 59 min |
| Ürümqi to Shihezi | China | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Ürümqi to Turpan | China | 159 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Ürümqi to Korla | China | 256 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Ürümqi to Karamay | China | 292 km (182 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| Ürümqi to Xinyuan | China | 353 km (219 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Ürümqi to Xincheng | China | 446 km (277 mi) | about 8 h 15 min |
| Ürümqi to Jinshanlu | China | 452 km (281 mi) | about 8 h 22 min |
| Ürümqi to Bole | China | 456 km (283 mi) | about 8 h 26 min |
| Ürümqi to Tacheng | China | 489 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Ürümqi to Hami | China | 490 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| Ürümqi to Xining | China | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 26 h 5 min |
| Ürümqi to Wuwei | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 25 h 43 min |
| Ürümqi to Aqsu | China | 667 km (414 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Ürümqi to Zhangye | China | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 21 h 46 min |
| Ürümqi to Kashgar | China | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 19 h 35 min |
| Ürümqi to Jiuquan | China | 1,010 km (628 mi) | about 18 h 23 min |
| Ürümqi to Gujangbagh | China | 986 km (613 mi) | about 17 h 57 min |
| Ürümqi to Huocheng | China | 539 km (335 mi) | about 9 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.