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10 h 58 min
994 km.
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Urumqi, China → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Urumqi to Almaty

Composite routes from Urumqi to Almaty

Cheapest
10 h 58 min
Car
994 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
35 h 49 min
Bus, Train
861 km.
from $58.27
15 h 50 min
861 km.
from $86.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$458.01

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,017.81

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$508.90

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Dostyk to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
18h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$22.90

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Altynkol to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.03

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Urumchi North to Bole
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Almaty is to bus and drive and train which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 35h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Almaty is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Ürümqi to Almaty?

The distance between Ürümqi and Almaty is 889 km. The road distance is 983.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Ürümqi to Almaty?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ürümqi to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Almaty?

Almaty is 1h behind Ürümqi. It is currently 20:07 in Ürümqi and 19:07 in Almaty.

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Almaty is 983 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Ürümqi to Almaty.

Which airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Airport to Almaty International Airport Airport?

Air Astana, China Southern Airlines and SCAT offer flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Airport to Almaty International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3374+ hotels available in Almaty. Prices start at $35.65 per night.
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