There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Turpan by plane, train, 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 Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Turpan (TLQ)plane XIY - TLQ
6h 6m¥807–2,786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
23h 19m¥242–646Drive 2,314.9 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Turpancar 2,314.9 km
23h 31m¥1,988–2,871Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain Shanghaihongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Turfan Northtrain Shenyang
27h 15m¥462–746
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Turpan (TLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Turpan is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 23h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Turpan is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥800 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Turpan. However, there are services departing from Yujiazhai and arriving at Turfan North via Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
The distance between Xi'an and Turpan is 1996 km. The road distance is 2314.9 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 23h 19m and costs ¥240 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Xi'an to Turpan, including transfers.
Xi'an to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Turpan is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥800 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 23h 19m.
Turpan is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 10:40 AM in Xi'an and 8:40 AM in Turpan.
Xi'an to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Turfan North station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Turpan, China?
9 Air Co Ltd, Shandong Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Turpan (TLQ) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xi'an to Turfan North twice daily. Tickets cost ¥210–600 and the journey takes 21h 43m.
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,700
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Turpan via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,300
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Turpan via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,300
Train from Xi'an to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–310
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥460–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–950
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Yinchuan to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–400
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Turpan is 2315 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Xi'an to Turpan.
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