There are 6 ways to get from Ürümqi to Altay by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
best- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane URC - AAT
3h 3m¥1,845–5,555Train via Kuytun
cheapest- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
18h 12m¥154–406Train
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
17h 12m¥159–396Drive 492.6 km
- Drive from Ürümqi to Altaycar 492.6 km
4h 57m¥418–604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ürümqi to Altaytaxi 492.6 km
4h 57m¥700–850Train to Turpan, fly
- Take the train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Stationtrain
- Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane TLQ - AAT
5h 7m¥574–3,355
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Altay is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥400 and takes 17h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Altay is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Altay. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Karamay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Altay is 469 km. The road distance is 492.6 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Altay without a car is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs ¥150 - ¥400.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ürümqi to Altay, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Altay train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Altay is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥150 - ¥400 and takes 17h 12m.
Ürümqi to Altay train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Karamay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Altay is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Ürümqi to Altay.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Altay, China?
China Southern Airlines flies from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Altay via Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 17h 12m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–1,850
Flights from Turpan to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,200
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Turpan to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,200
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥28–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–140
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
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