How to Get from Urumqi to Kashgar: by Flight, Train and Bus 2025

● Flight Time: about 2 hours

● Frequency: over 25 flights per day

● From & To: Urumqi Diwopu International Airport 乌鲁木齐地窝堡国际机场 (URC) → Kashagr International Airport 喀什国际机场 (KHG)

In view of the long distance between the two cities, flying is undoubtedly the fastest, most comfortable and most recommended way to get from Urumqi to Kashgar. The air travel is only 2 hours. Every day, there are more than 25 non-stop flights flying from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kashgar International Airport (KHG). They depart from 07:00 to 22:30 each day. That means, you can enjoy more flexibility and take a suitable flight depending on your itinerary.

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☛ 8 Days Xinjiang Classic Tour (Urumqi-Turpan-Kashgar)
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Below is the real-time Urumqi (wulumqi) to Kashgar (kashi) flight schedule, listing detailed flight number, flight time, departure and arrival information, flight ticket, airline company, etc.

Option 2: Urumqi to Kashgar by Train

● Train Time: about 14.5 hours ~ 24 hours

● Frequency: over 5 trains per day

● From & To: Urumqi Railway Station 乌鲁木齐站 → Kashgar Railway Station 喀什站

● Running Speed: 120 km/h

Meanwhile, there are some normal speed trains (all are overnight trains) running from Urumqi to Kashgar. The trains depart from Urumqi Railway Station between about 08:00 and 18:00 each day. The train journey is very long for it begins from the center of the Northern Xinjiang to Southern Xinjiang through the Tianshan Mountains. There are about 10 midway station en route, including Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu and so on. Soft Sleeper, Hard Sleeper and Hard Seats are offered. For the long train travel time and basic facilities, almost no travelers take this way.

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▶ Urumqi to Kashgar Train Schedules
▶ Kashgar to Urumqi Train Schedules

Usually, travelers take 2 days to visit the best highlights of Urumqi, including a one day city tour and a day trip to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) of Tianshan Mountains. In the city center, you can visit major landmarks, experience Uygur bazzar culture in Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, see the mystical ancient mummies in Xinjiang Regional Museum and enjoy a city panoramic view from the Red Hill Park. Heavenly Lake is a stunning “Pearl of Tianshan Mountains” where you can view turquoise and serene lake water with wonderful reflection the surrounding forests and snowy mountains. In summer, it’s popular to take one more day from Urumqi to visit the Nanshan Pasture, breathe fresh air, enjoy wider space and lush green grassland.

A Kashgar trip itinerary can be arranged for 1 to 3 days. If you’re a tight-schedule traveler, you can spend a full day visiting the main attractions in the downtown area, such as the Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Abkh Hoka Tomb and the local Ancient Tea House. If you have more time, taking 2 days of a side trip to Karakul Lake and Tashkurgan is highly suggested. On the way, you will enjoy wild breathtaking landscape on the Pamirs Plateau, and can visit the Baishahu (White Sands Dunes Lake) and Muztagh Ata Mountain, Stone City and Alaer Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan.

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Xinjiang is vast and beautiful, full of amazing natural scenery and ethnic culture and history. We strongly advise you extend trip from Urumqi to more wonderful destinations. Northern Xinjiang is best for natural sightseeing and southern Xinjiang is ideal for exploring the cultural treasures. Top recommended destinations beyond Kashagr and Urumqi include Turpan, fairyland Kanas Lake, beautiful Syram Lake, spectacular Kalakun Grassland, Ili, Khotan, etc.

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