What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Yili?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Yili is to bus which costs ¥80 - ¥230 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Yili?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Yili is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Yili?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Yili. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Yining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Almaty to Yili?

The distance between Almaty and Yili is 377 km. The road distance is 418.4 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Yili without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Yili without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs ¥80 - ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Yili?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Almaty to Yili, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Yili bus from?

Almaty to Yili bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Yili?

The best way to get from Almaty to Yili is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥500 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥80 - ¥230 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Almaty to Yili bus arrive?

Almaty to Yili bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Yining station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Yili?

Yili is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 6:09 PM in Almaty and 7:09 PM in Yili.

Can I drive from Almaty to Yili?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Yili is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Almaty to Yili.

Where can I stay near Yili?

There are 15+ hotels available in Yili.

Almaty to Yili - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Almaty to Yili by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane ALA - YIN
4h 4m
¥546–2,230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
12h 11m
¥83–224
Drive 418.4 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Yilicar 418.4 km
4h 40m
¥354–511

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 377 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Flyr and World Ticket fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN) once daily. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yining 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥55–200 and the journey takes 12h.

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