What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border is to train and drive which costs $16 - $30 and takes 19h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border is to fly and drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $270.

How far is it from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border?

The distance between Almaty and China–Kazakhstan border is 856 km. The road distance is 674.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border, including transfers.

Can I drive from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border is 675 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border.

Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border by plane, car, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Usharal Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Usharal Airport (USJ)plane ALA - USJ
2. Drive from Usharal Airport (USJ) to China–Kazakhstan bordercar
6h 47m
$91–270
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Dostyktrain 337Т
2. Drive from Dostyk to China–Kazakhstan bordercar
19h 31m
$17–29
Drive 674.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan bordercar 674.6 km
7h 55m
$27–38
Fly to Bole, taxi
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bole (BPL)plane ALA - BPL
2. Take the taxi from Bole (BPL) to China–Kazakhstan bordertaxi
8h 21m
$176–499
Fly to Urzhar Airport, drive
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Urzhar Airport (UZR)plane ALA - UZR
2. Drive from Urzhar Airport (UZR) to China–Kazakhstan bordercar
6h 52m
$91–270
Fly to Yining Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane ALA - YIN
2. Take the taxi from Yining Airport (YIN) to China–Kazakhstan bordertaxi
8h 38m
$189–455

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Usharal Airport (USJ) flights

4Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border.

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Distance: 855.6 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and China–Kazakhstan border, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to China–Kazakhstan border. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Usharal Airport (USJ), then drive to China–Kazakhstan border. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to China–Kazakhstan border via Dostyk in around 19h 31m.

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