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Six ways to Travel from Aktau to Xi'an

Composite routes from Aktau to Xi'an

Cheapest
3 d 4 h 14 min
Car
6337 km.
from $348
Other
4 d 29 min
4995 km.
from $217.88
22 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
4995 km.
from $476.76
4 d 1 h 57 min
4996 km.
from $196.98
4 d 6 h 1 min
Train, Bus
4995 km.
from $219.59
4 d 20 h 22 min
Train, bus via Kashgar, Train, bus via Kashgar
4996 km.
from $247.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Aktau Airport to Xi'An
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.89–$952.78

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Xi'An
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$292.18–$1,016.29

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Aktau Airport to Xi'An
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$292.18–$698.70

Urumqi Airlines Co

Website:
urumqi-air.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Hanzhong
Ave. Duration:
34h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$355.70–$762.22

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Kashgar
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$97.63

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal

Phone:
+77252451241
Email:
Website:
samal.avokzal.kz/route
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.90

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

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

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hanzhong to Xian
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$19.06
Train from Yinchuan to Xian
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.19–$47.00
Train from Guangyuan to Xian
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$29.22

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hanzhong to Xian
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$30.49
Train from Guangyuan to Xian
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$44.46

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 Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$95.28

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$76.22
Train from Mangystau to Astana
Ave. Duration:
46h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.14–$58.44
Train from Mangystau to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
39h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.87–$54.63

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kashgar to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
43h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$152.44

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$69.87

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an?

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an is to train and bus which costs $108.70 - $206.52 and takes 4 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an?

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an is to fly which takes 11h 57m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Aktau to Xi'an?

The distance between Aktau and Xi'an is 5041 km. The road distance is 6342.9 km.

How do I travel from Aktau to Xi'an without a car?

The best way to get from Aktau to Xi'an without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 6h and costs $108.70 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Aktau to Xi'an?

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Aktau to Xi'an, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Aktau and Xi'an?

Xi'an is 3h ahead of Aktau. It is currently 22:50 in Aktau and 01:50 in Xi'an.

Can I drive from Aktau to Xi'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Xi'an is 6343 km. It takes approximately 3 days 4h to drive from Aktau to Xi'an.

Where can I stay near Xi'an?

There are 397+ hotels available in Xi'an. Prices start at $21.62 per night.
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