中国开通首趟北京至乌鲁木齐高铁（2026年7月）——旅客须知
中国国家铁路集团将于2026年7月1日开通首趟北京至乌鲁木齐高铁，将新疆旅行时间从30多小时大幅缩短——外国旅客需了解新暑期运行图与购票信息。
核心观点
China State Railway Group will implement a new national railway timetable on July 1, 2026, introducing the first-ever high-speed train service between Beijing West and Urumqi stations. This historic route dramatically reduces travel time from the current 30-42.5 hours on conventional trains, opening Xinjiang -- China's vast northwestern region and ancient Silk Road gateway -- to faster rail access from the capital. Foreign visitors can book tickets through the 12306 English app using a passport, with no Chinese phone number required.
报道正文
最后审核： 2026年6月28日。影响： 中等。来源： 中国国家铁路集团 / 《环球时报》
发生了什么变化
中国国家铁路集团于2026年6月17日宣布，新的全国铁路运行图将于2026年7月1日实施。最重要的变化是开通北京西站与乌鲁木齐站之间的高速铁路列车服务——这是两座城市之间首次通过高铁连接，两地相距约2,800公里。
据《环球时报》，新运行图还加强了新疆维吾尔自治区与中国中部、南部和西南部的铁路连接。运行于乌鲁木齐与重庆西站之间的现有T字头特快列车将升级为Z字头直达特快列车，使该通道旅行时间缩短超过两小时，中国新疆当局证实。
此前，北京与乌鲁木齐之间只有两对普速列车，旅行时间为30至42.5小时，硬卧票价约为人民币575-637元（约79-88美元），据Travel China Guide报道。新的高铁服务将大幅缩短时间，但具体旅行时间和票价将在通过12306平台开售时确认。
7月1日的运行图调整也标志着中国62天暑运（2026年7月1日至8月31日）开始，期间全国铁路网络通常处理超过9亿人次。中国高铁网络运营里程现已超过50,000公里，居世界首位。
下一步
- Register your passport on the 12306 English app now to verify identity before booking day. 2. Check 12306.cn starting 15 days before July 1 for exact departure times and fares. 3. Book immediately when tickets open -- summer peak demand on new routes is intense. 4. If sold out, fly Beijing-Urumqi (4 hours) or take the upgraded Urumqi-Chongqing Z-series as an alternative.
可能变化的部分
Exact travel times, departure frequencies, and ticket prices for the Beijing-Urumqi high-speed service have not been published as of June 28, 2026. These will be confirmed when the 12306 system updates with the July 1 timetable. Portions of the route may use conventional tracks, affecting overall speed. Seasonal demand may lead to additional temporary services.
常见问题
When does the first Beijing-Urumqi high-speed train start running?
The China State Railway Group's new national timetable takes effect on July 1, 2026, at which point high-speed trains begin operating between Beijing West and Urumqi stations for the first time.
How much faster is the new high-speed train vs. the old service?
Current conventional trains take 30 to 42.5 hours between Beijing and Urumqi. The new high-speed service will cut this substantially -- exact timings will be published on 12306.cn before July 1, 2026.
Can foreigners book the Beijing-Urumqi high-speed train with a passport?
Yes. The 12306 English app accepts foreign passport registration without a Chinese phone number. International Visa and Mastercard payments are supported. Book up to 15 days in advance.
Is the Beijing-Urumqi high-speed train part of a wider timetable change?
Yes. The July 1, 2026 timetable change also upgrades Urumqi-Chongqing West trains from T-series to Z-series direct express (saving over 2 hours) and strengthens connections between Xinjiang and central, southern, and southwestern China.