There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane ALA - JGN
11h 48m¥1,539–5,556Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain Ürümqi
31h 26m¥252–716Train, drive
- 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 Jiayuguantrain
27h 1m¥516–891Drive 2,157.7 km
- Drive from Almaty to Jiayuguancar 2,157.7 km
21h 36m¥1,820–2,628Bus, train via Turfan
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
- Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain
- Take the train from Turfan to Jiayuguantrain
36h 25m¥288–801
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan is to bus and train which costs ¥250 - ¥750 and takes 31h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan is to fly which takes 11h 48m and costs ¥1500 - ¥6000.
The distance between Almaty and Jiayuguan is 1839 km. The road distance is 2157.7 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 26m and costs ¥250 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Almaty to Jiayuguan, including transfers.
Jiayuguan is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 11:02 PM in Almaty and 2:02 AM in Jiayuguan.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Jiayuguan is 2158 km. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Almaty to Jiayuguan.
There are eight+ hotels available in Jiayuguan.
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.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,000
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–8,500
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Urumqi, Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,000
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- 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 Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
Train from Turfan to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥400–490
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
- Hard Seat
- ¥24–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥26–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–400
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–400
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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