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How to get fromAlmaty to Jiayuguanby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane plane ALA - JGN
    11h 48m
    ¥1,539–5,557

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain train Ürümqi
    31h 26m
    ¥252–719

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train
    2. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar car
    3. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain train
    4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain train
    27h 1m
    ¥517–893

  4. Drive  2,157.7 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Jiayuguancar car 2,157.7 km
    21h 36m
    ¥1,820–2,628

  5. Bus, train via Turfan

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain train
    3. Take the train from Turfan to Jiayuguantrain train
    36h 25m
    ¥288–804

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Jiayuguan, China?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) twice daily.

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