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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming to Almaty

Composite routes from Kunming to Almaty

Cheapest
47 h 14 min
Car
4548 km.
from $250
Other
43 h 3 min
3096 km.
from $269.11
2 d 20 h 10 min
3096 km.
from $268.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
13h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$500.00

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Kunming to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$66.30–$72.83

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:
$26.09–$36.96
Train from Ürümqi to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$97.83

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Dostyk to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
18h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$19.57

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu Station to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
32h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$92.39
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.26–$10.33

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80–$9.24

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Altynkol to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Almaty is to train and drive which costs $141.30 - $239.13 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 2m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Kunming to Almaty?

The distance between Kunming and Almaty is 3146 km. The road distance is 4539.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Kunming to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Kunming. It is currently 03:24 in Kunming and 00:24 in Almaty.

Can I drive from Kunming to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Almaty is 4539 km. It takes approximately 47h 15m to drive from Kunming to Almaty.

Which airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport to Almaty International Airport Airport?

Chengdu, 9 Air Co Ltd, Air Astana and three other airlines offer flights from Kunming Changshui 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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