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2 d 3 h 8 min
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Aktau, Kazakhstan → Urumqi, China

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Six ways to Travel from Aktau to Urumqi

Composite routes from Aktau to Urumqi

Cheapest
2 d 3 h 8 min
Car
3830 km.
from $210
Other
3 d 6 h 22 min
Train, Bus
2902 km.
from $114.39
2 d 22 h 40 min
2900 km.
from $155.04
3 d 7 h 40 min
Train, bus via Tashkent, Train, bus via Tashkent
2902 km.
from $5.43
3 d 4 h 12 min
Train, Bus
2902 km.
from $156.76
3 d 21 h 12 min
Train
2901 km.
from $153.78

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
11h 33m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$889.26

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$825.74

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$825.74

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$889.26

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

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Nukus
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.41–$49.54

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

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

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Email:
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Urgench to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
16h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.43
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.83

Karagandy Bus Terminal

Website:
karaganda.avokzal.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$64.83

Uzbekistan Transport

Bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Urgench
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily

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
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Ürümqi is to train and bus which costs $45.65 - $141.30 and takes 3 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $152.17 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct flight between Aktau and Ürümqi?

There are no direct flights between Aktau and Ürümqi. The fastest has 1 change and takes 7h 45m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Aktau to Ürümqi?

The distance between Aktau and Ürümqi is 2940 km. The road distance is 3828.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Ürümqi without a car is to train and bus via Tashkent which takes 3 days 7h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Aktau to Ürümqi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Aktau and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 1h ahead of Aktau. It is currently 13:13 in Aktau and 14:13 in Ürümqi.

Can I drive from Aktau to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Ürümqi is 3828 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Aktau 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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