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How to get fromBalkh to Turpanby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Balkh to Turpan by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mazar-e Sharif, bus

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    1. Fly from Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane MZR - URC
    2. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus bus
    22h 22m
    ¥1,557–4,897

  2. Drive to Kabul, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Balkh to Kabul (KBL)car car
    2. Fly from Kabul (KBL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane KBL - URC
    3. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus bus
    21h 16m
    ¥1,801–6,418

Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,132.6 km
  • Duration: 22h 22m

What companies run services between Balkh, Afghanistan and Turpan, China?

There is no direct connection from Balkh to Turpan. However, you can take the taxi to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) airport, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), walk to Urumqi Airport Station, take the line 1 subway to Santunbei, walk to Urumchi South, then take the bus to Turfan. Alternatively, you can drive to Kabul (KBL) airport, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), walk to Urumqi Airport Station, take the line 1 subway to Santunbei, walk to Urumchi South, then take the bus to Turfan.

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