There are 5 ways to get from Aktau to Xi'an by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane SCO - XIY
10h 23m¥2,378–6,106Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Mangystau to Almaty 1train
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
- Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
- Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain
4d¥889–1,589Drive 6,310.7 km
- Drive from Aktau to Xi'ancar 6,310.7 km
3d¥5,321–7,686Train, bus
- Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain
4d 7h¥980–1,520Train, bus via Kashgar
- Take the train from Mangystau to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
- Take the train from Kashgar to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Xi'an North Stationtrain
4d 21h
Aktau Airport (SCO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an is to train and drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1600 and takes 4 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Aktau to Xi'an is to fly which takes 10h 23m and costs ¥2300 - ¥6500.
The distance between Aktau and Xi'an is 5038 km. The road distance is 6310.7 km.
The best way to get from Aktau to Xi'an without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs ¥950 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Aktau to Xi'an, including transfers.
Xi'an is 3h ahead of Aktau. It is currently 9:10 PM in Aktau and 12:10 AM in Xi'an.
Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Xi'an is 6311 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Aktau to Xi'an.
There are 562+ hotels available in Xi'an.
What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Xi'an, China?
SCAT, Flyr, and three other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Aktau Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Mangystau to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–470
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥300–320
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥410–470
Train from Mangystau to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥250–400
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥250–270
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥350–400
Train from Mangystau to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–430
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥270–300
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥380–430
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥32
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥190–270
Train from Ürümqi to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Ürümqi to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Kashgar to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥300–440
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥600–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥900–1,200
Train from Guangyuan to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
Train from Guangyuan to Xi'an North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥130–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥200–280
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥473
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +996 555 452 709
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥569
- Book at
- Bishkek City Hall
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
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