There are 5 ways to get from Altay to Ürümqi by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane AAT - URC
2h 32m¥1,845–5,551Train via Kuytun
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain Yining
18h 6m¥133–408Train
- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain Urumqi
17h 9m¥138–398Drive 493.8 km
- Drive from Altay to Ürümqicar 493.8 km
4h 59m¥419–605Taxi
- Take the taxi from Altay to Ürümqitaxi 493.8 km
4h 59m¥700–850
Altay Airport (AAT) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Ürümqi is to train which costs ¥130 - ¥400 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Altay to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Altay and arriving at Ürümqi South via Karamay and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Altay and Ürümqi is 464 km. The road distance is 493.8 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Ürümqi without a car is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs ¥130 - ¥400.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Altay to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Altay to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Altay station.
The best way to get from Altay to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥130 - ¥400 and takes 17h 9m.
Altay to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Karamay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Ürümqi is 494 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Altay to Ürümqi.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Ürümqi, China?
China Southern Airlines flies from Altay Airport (AAT) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Ürümqi South via Altay, Karamay, and Ürümqi in around 17h 9m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–1,850
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–140
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
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