There are 5 ways to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane URC - CKG
5h 58m¥1,719–2,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain
- Take the train from Malan to Chengdu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Stationtrain
42h 57m¥489–953Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Northtrain Lanzhou / ...
26h 27m¥496–1,245Bus, train
- Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Northtrain
43h 21m¥1,045–1,457Drive 2,851.6 km
- Drive from Ürümqi to Chongqingcar 2,851.6 km
28h 39m¥2,404–3,473
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing is to train which costs ¥480 - ¥1000 and takes 42h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Liyuchi via Ürümqi, Lanzhou and N. Square of Chongqing N. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Chongqing is 2361 km. The road distance is 2851.6 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 26h 27m and costs ¥490 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Chongqing is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥490 - ¥1300 and takes 26h 27m.
Chongqing is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 14:29 in Ürümqi and 16:29 in Chongqing.
Ürümqi to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Chongqing, China?
Air China, China West Air, and four other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Liyuchi via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing North, and N. Square of Chongqing N. station in around 26h 27m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,350–2,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–6,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–6,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,800
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,800
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Zhangye
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–5,500
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥380–450
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–800
Train from Lanzhou to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥290–400
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥490–700
Train from Lanzhou to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥290–400
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥490–700
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Malan to Chengdu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–627
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥250–350
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥750–950
Train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang East
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥637
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Chongqing is 2852 km. It takes approximately 28h 39m to drive from Ürümqi to Chongqing.
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