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Karakol, Kyrgyzstan → Urumqi, China

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Six ways to Travel from Karakol to Urumqi

Composite routes from Karakol to Urumqi

Cheapest
12 h 32 min
Car
971 km.
from $53
Other
12 h 32 min
Rideshare
971 km.
from $12.67
8 h 30 min
Plane
760 km.
from $479.24
32 h 8 min
759 km.
from $62.67
34 h 8 min
Bus, Train
760 km.
from $96.23
9 h 1 min
Plane
760 km.
from $187.23

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Yining Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48

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
Plane from Yining Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$266.78

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Yining Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$241.37

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Karakol to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.57
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.57

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

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

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.14–$36.84

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 Karakol to Ürümqi?

The cheapest way to get from Karakol to Ürümqi is to bus which costs $28.26 - $70.65 and takes 32h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karakol to Ürümqi is to drive and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Karakol to Ürümqi?

The distance between Karakol and Ürümqi is 1216 km. The road distance is 971.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karakol to Ürümqi without a car is to bus which takes 32h 8m and costs $28.26 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Karakol to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Karakol to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Karakol to Ürümqi is 971 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Karakol 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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