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

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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Shihezi by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane ALA - URC
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to shihezitrain train
    6h 42m
    ¥1,000–1,750

  2. Bus, train via Yining

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus bus 403
    2. Take the train from Yining to shihezitrain train Yining
    17h 17m
    ¥111–408

  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 shihezitrain train
    13h 28m
    ¥221–467

  4. Drive 839.1 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Shihezicar car 839.1 km
    8h 45m
    ¥714–1,031

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to shihezitrain train Urumqi
    21h 23m
    ¥139–510

  6. Bus, train via Jelilyüzi

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus bus 403
    2. Take the train from Yining East to shihezitrain train Yining
    21h 24m
    ¥119–378

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥997Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,003.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Shihezi. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), take the taxi to Ürümqi, then take the train to shihezi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to shihezi via Almaty 1, Kerimagash, and Yining in around 13h 28m.

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