ChinaChinaXi'an to Urumqi shipping route.
2,474 km by rail, about 3.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Xi'an and Urumqi
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Xi'anRailUrumqiRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,474 km (1,537 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,118 km |
| Transit time | 3.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Xi'an to Urumqi shipping route by rail
Xi'an to Urumqi by rail freight: 2,474 km of track, north west from China.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Xi'an and Urumqi.
Of 15 rail routes from Xi'an in this directory, Urumqi is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Hanoi (2,430 km), Guangzhou (2,024 km) and Kunming (1,769 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Xi'an to Urumqi?
2,474 km by rail (2,118 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Xi'an to Urumqi?
About 3.4 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Urumqi to Xi'an has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.