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Xining to Almaty

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Car
27 h 23 min
2722 km.
from $149
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Xining, China → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Almaty

Composite routes from Xining to Almaty

Cheapest
27 h 23 min
Car
2722 km.
from $149
Fastest
3 h 23 min
Plane
Other
45 h 35 min
2230 km.
from $141.63
36 h 2 min
2232 km.
from $100.07
14 h 16 min
Train, Plane
2231 km.
from $244.74
2 d 13 h 43 min
2232 km.
from $123.17

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Air Astana
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Air Astana
Website
13h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$195.65–$532.61
China Southern Airlines
Website
17h 15m
Every day
$173.91–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 8
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways T-Class
Website
Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
1h 10m
Once daily
$11.96–$13.59
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
2h 8m
Every 4 hours
$10.87–$21.74
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
5h 33m
5 times a day
$26.09–$36.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
2h 44m
Every 4 hours
$7.07–$11.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)
Website
18h 18m
3 times a week
$10.33–$19.57
1433
1433
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways K-Class
Website
2h 57m
3 times a day
$4.02–$11.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways T-Class
Website
3h 4m
Once daily
$5.98–$17.39
Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)
Website
5h 35m
5 times a week
$4.29
1433
1433
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
1h 6m
Every 30 minutes
$4.07
0931-96556
0931-96556
Call

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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