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10 h 56 min
996 km.
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Almaty, Kazakhstan → Urumqi, China

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Four ways to Travel from Almaty to Urumqi

Composite routes from Almaty to Urumqi

Cheapest
10 h 56 min
Car
996 km.
from $54
Other
10 h 56 min
Rideshare
996 km.
from $12.99
15 h 50 min
861 km.
from $94.73

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.44–$584.37

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$431.92–$1,016.29

Train operators

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Ürümqi is to bus which costs $17.39 - $59.78 and takes 19h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Almaty to Ürümqi?

The distance between Almaty and Ürümqi is 879 km. The road distance is 990.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Ürümqi without a car is to bus which takes 19h 8m and costs $17.39 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Almaty to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Almaty to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $59.78 and takes 19h 8m.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 18:41 in Almaty and 19:41 in Ürümqi.

Can I drive from Almaty to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Ürümqi is 990 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Almaty to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ürümqi. Prices start at $17.88 per night.
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