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How to get fromAlmaty to Xi'anby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Xi'an by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane ALA - XIY
    7h 52m
    ¥1,537–2,923

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain train Ürümqi
    46h 3m
    ¥338–996

  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 Xi'antrain train
    41h 37m
    ¥578–1,122

  4. Bus, train via Lanzhou

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus bus
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain train
    2d 11h
    ¥1,089–1,689

  5. Drive 3,475.1 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Xi'ancar car 3,475.1 km
    35h 2m
    ¥2,955–4,268

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain train
    3. Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain train
    47h 34m
    ¥558–1,126

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,950 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Xi'an, China?

China Southern Airlines, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily.

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