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How to Travel from

Xining to Almaty

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Xining to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$623.41

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Xining to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Lanzhou to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$559.79

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$15.90

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$25.45

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
Train from Ürümqi to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$76.34

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

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

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.71–$13.99
Train from Xining to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$30.53

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$20.36
Train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
23h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$69.97

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

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

Bus operators

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Almaty is to train and drive which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 45h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Xining to Almaty?

The distance between Xining and Almaty is 2301 km. The road distance is 2713.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Xining to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Xining and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Xining. It is currently 14:46 in Xining and 11:46 in Almaty.

Can I drive from Xining to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Almaty is 2714 km. It takes approximately 29h 18m to drive from Xining to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

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