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

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Yili is to bus which costs ¥230 - ¥390 and takes 33h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Astana to Yili is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥500 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Astana and Yili?

No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Yili. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Yining via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.

How far is it from Astana to Yili?

The distance between Astana and Yili is 1109 km. The road distance is 1589.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Astana to Yili without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 6m and costs ¥220 - ¥500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Astana to Yili, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Yili bus from?

Astana to Yili bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Bus or fly from Astana to Yili?

The best way to get from Astana to Yili is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥500 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥230 - ¥390 and takes 33h 11m.

Where does the Astana to Yili bus arrive?

Astana to Yili bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Astana and Yili?

Yili is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 9:16 PM in Astana and 10:16 PM in Yili.

Can I drive from Astana to Yili?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Yili is 1589 km. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Astana to Yili.

Where can I stay near Yili?

There are 15+ hotels available in Yili.

Astana to Yili - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Astana to Yili by plane, train, bus, or car

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
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane NQZ - YIN
5h 27m
¥524–2,530
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
31h 6m
¥227–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
33h 11m
¥230–381
Drive 1,589.5 km
1. Drive from Astana to Yilicar 1,589.5 km
14h 42m
¥1,365–1,972
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus М102
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain Urumqi
33h 54m
¥695–783
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Dostyktrain
2. Drive from Dostyk to Jinghe Southcar
3. Take the train from Jinghe South to Yiningtrain
35h 8m
¥300–527
Train, bus via Astana Nurly Zhol
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train 114Ц
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
37h 59m
¥783–1,635

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

¥542Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,108.9 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Flyr, Air Astana, and China Southern Airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yining Airport (YIN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Yili via Almaty Sayran Bus Station and Yining in around 33h 11m.

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