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Karamay to Almaty

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Karamay, China → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Four ways to Travel from Karamay to Almaty

Composite routes from Karamay to Almaty

Cheapest
9 h 58 min
Car
890 km.
from $48
Other
9 h 58 min
Rideshare
890 km.
from $11.61
15 h 55 min
682 km.
from $47.85
25 h 44 min
680 km.
from $68.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Karamay Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$394.40

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Karamay Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$496.18

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kuitun to Yining
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Kuitun to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

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:
$12.09–$22.90

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Karamay to Kuitun
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.82–$11.45
Train from Kuitun to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$20.36
Train from Kuitun to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$12.72

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Karamay to Kuitun
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$17.81

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Karamay to Kuitun
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.81

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:
$5.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karamay to Almaty is to train and drive via Altynkol which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karamay to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Karamay to Almaty?

The distance between Karamay and Almaty is 705 km. The road distance is 881.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Karamay to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Karamay and Almaty?

Almaty is 1h behind Karamay. It is currently 14:20 in Karamay and 13:20 in Almaty.

Can I drive from Karamay to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Karamay to Almaty is 881 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Karamay 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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