Which stations serve Gaotai and Urumqi?

Gaotai, Gaotainan serve Gaotai; Urumqi, Urumqi South serve Urumqi.

Gaotai to Urumqi Train

高台 → 乌鲁木齐

Gaotainan to Urumqi takes between 7 hours 23 minutes and 11 hours 12 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 12:52 and the last at 20:31. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2711	12:52Gaotainan	20:15Urumqi	7h23m
D2703	14:05Gaotainan	22:01Urumqi	7h56m
Z292	20:07Gaotainan	07:19Urumqi	11h12m
Z293	20:07Gaotainan	07:19Urumqi	11h12m
Z135	20:31Gaotainan	07:43Urumqi	11h12m
Z138	20:31Gaotainan	07:43Urumqi	11h12m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Gaotai and Urumqi

Compare the railway stations used to reach Gaotai and Urumqi. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Gaotai

Gaotai高台
Other railway station in Gaotai
Gaotai South高台南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Urumqi

Urumqi乌鲁木齐
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
Other railway station in Urumqi

At a Glance

Route	Gaotai (高台) to Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	7 hours 23 minutes on D2711 (12:52 to 20:15)
First train	12:52 D2711 from Gaotainan
Last train	20:31 Z138 from Gaotainan
Departure stations on timetable	Gaotai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Urumqi
Train types in snapshot	D, Z
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Gaotai to Urumqi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Gaotai and Urumqi.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.