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How to get fromÜrümqi to Semeyby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ürümqi to Semey by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane plane URC - PLX
    9h 36m
    $164–425

  2. Bus, drive, train via Коктума

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Urumchi North to Bolebus bus
    2. Drive from Bole to Dostykcar car
    3. Take the train from Dostyk to Koktumatrain train
    4. Take the train from Koktuma to Aktogaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Aktogay to Semeytrain train
    33h 45m
    $46–190

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain train
    2. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar car
    3. Take the train from Dostyk to Aktogaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Aktogay to Semeytrain train
    24h 1m
    $52–210

  4. Drive 1,171.8 km

    1. Drive from Ürümqi to Semeycar car 1,171.8 km
    14h 52m
    $148–214

  5. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Urumchi North to Bolebus bus
    2. Drive from Bole to Dostykcar car
    3. Take the train from Dostyk to Aktogaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Tansyk to Semeytrain train
    36h 15m
    $148–279

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Semey Airport (PLX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Semey, Kazakhstan?

China Southern Airlines, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Semey Airport (PLX) 4 times a day.

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