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38 h 54 min
3767 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Almaty to Xining

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Cheapest
By car (3 767 km)
38 h 54 min
3767 km.
from $207
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Bus, Train (Bus)
40 h 23 min
2231 km.
from $95.07
Train
35 h 54 min
2230 km.
from $156.03
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 12 h 3 min
2231 km.
from $176.58
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 2 h 24 min
2231 km.
from $133.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$330.30–$889.26

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$419.22

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Xining
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$889.26

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.34–$15.24

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.07–$24.14

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$76.22
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$13.97

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.70–$13.97
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.57–$13.97
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.81–$12.07
Train from Turfan to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$82.57

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Lanzhou to Xining
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$20.33

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.80

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.02

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$62.25

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$100.89

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Xining is to bus and train which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 40h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Xining is to fly which takes 13h 31m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Almaty to Xining?

The distance between Almaty and Xining is 2300 km. The road distance is 2731.7 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Xining without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Xining without a car is to bus and train via Pingliang which takes 2 days 12h and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Almaty to Xining, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Xining?

Xining is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 23:12 in Almaty and 02:12 in Xining.

Can I drive from Almaty to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Xining is 2732 km. It takes approximately 29h 35m to drive from Almaty to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 31+ hotels available in Xining. Prices start at $12.20 per night.
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