There are 4 ways to get from Ürümqi to Karamay by plane, train, car, or taxi
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 Kelamayi Airport (KRY)plane URC - KRY
2h 44m¥3,745–4,455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain Urumqi
6h 5m¥102–269Drive 314.5 km
- Drive from Ürümqi to Karamaycar 314.5 km
3h 22m¥266–383Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ürümqi to Karamaytaxi 314.5 km
3h 22m¥460–550
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Karamay is to train which costs ¥100 - ¥270 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Karamay is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Karamay. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Karamay via Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Karamay is 305 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Karamay without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥100 - ¥270.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ürümqi to Karamay, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Karamay train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Karamay is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥100 - ¥270 and takes 6h 5m.
Ürümqi to Karamay train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Karamay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Karamay is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ürümqi to Karamay.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Karamay, China?
Chengdu and Urumqi Airlines Co fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY) once daily. Alternatively, China Railways K-Class operates a train from Ürümqi to Karamay twice daily. Tickets cost ¥45–130 and the journey takes 4h 42m. China Railways T-Class also services this route once daily.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kelamayi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥280–2,100
- Website
- urumqi-air.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kelamayi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥280–2,100
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
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