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21 h 5 min
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Astana, Kazakhstan → Ili, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Astana to Ili

Composite routes from Astana to Ili

Cheapest
21 h 5 min
Car
1605 km.
from $88
Fastest
2 h 16 min
Plane
Other
31 h 21 min
Train, Bus
1094 km.
from $55.17
33 h 9 min
1094 km.
from $54.15
15 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1093 km.
from $254.78
33 h 51 min
Bus, Train
1093 km.
from $98.70
36 h 6 min
1092 km.
from $67.40

Transport providers

Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Yining
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$584.37
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xinyuan
Ave. Duration:
14h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$571.67

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xinyuan
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$457.33

Train operators

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:
$30.49–$43.19
Train from Jinghe South to Yining
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.80–$15.24

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana-1 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.97–$43.19

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana-1 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$33.03
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Dostyk
Ave. Duration:
29h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.24–$34.30

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Jinghe South to Yining
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.70–$13.97

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yining
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$30.49

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.16
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$74.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Astana to Ili?

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Ili is to bus which costs $29.35 - $50 and takes 33h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana to Ili?

The fastest way to get from Astana to Ili is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $108.70 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Astana to Ili?

The distance between Astana and Ili is 1106 km. The road distance is 1605.8 km.

How do I travel from Astana to Ili without a car?

The best way to get from Astana to Ili without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 21m and costs $21.74 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Astana to Ili?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Astana to Ili, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Astana to Ili?

The best way to get from Astana to Ili is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $108.70 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $50 and takes 33h 9m.

Can I drive from Astana to Ili?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Ili is 1606 km. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Astana to Ili.

Where can I stay near Ili?

There are 10+ hotels available in Ili. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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