Trains to Ürümqi
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 10 railway stations in Ürümqi: Ürümqi South railway station, Ürümqi railway station, Wuxi Railway Station, Urumqi North Railway Station, Wulabo Railway Station, Tianshan Railway Station, Chaixi Railway Station, Sangezhuang Railway Station, Jijicaozi Railway Station, Sanping Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Ürümqi
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi to Shihezi | China | 137 km (85 mi) | about 43 min |
| Ürümqi to Turpan | China | 159 km (99 mi) | about 50 min |
| Ürümqi to Korla | China | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Ürümqi to Karamay | China | 292 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Ürümqi to Jinshanlu | China | 452 km (281 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ürümqi to Bole | China | 456 km (283 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ürümqi to Hami | China | 490 km (304 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ürümqi to Ālā'ĕr | China | 635 km (395 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Ürümqi to Aqsu | China | 667 km (414 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Ürümqi to Dunhuang | China | 711 km (442 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Ürümqi to Gujangbagh | China | 986 km (613 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Ürümqi to Jiayuguan | China | 990 km (615 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Ürümqi to Xining | China | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| Ürümqi to Wuwei | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Ürümqi to Zhangye | China | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 6 h 16 min |
| Ürümqi to Kashgar | China | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
| Ürümqi to Jiuquan | China | 1,010 km (628 mi) | about 5 h 17 min |
| Ürümqi to Artux | China | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 5 h 29 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Ürümqi have?
Ürümqi South railway station, Ürümqi railway station, Wuxi Railway Station, Urumqi North Railway Station, Wulabo Railway Station, Tianshan Railway Station and others.
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
- 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 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.