What is the cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi is to bus which costs ¥420 - ¥550 and takes 41h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Ürümqi via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

The distance between Karaganda and Ürümqi is 1295 km. The road distance is 1538.6 km.

How do I travel from Karaganda to Ürümqi without a car?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi without a car is to bus via Astana which takes 31h 8m and costs ¥520 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Ürümqi bus from?

Karaganda to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.

Bus or fly from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus via Astana, which costs ¥520 - ¥550 and takes 31h 8m.

Where does the Karaganda to Ürümqi bus arrive?

Karaganda to Ürümqi bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.

What is the time difference between Karaganda and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 1h ahead of Karaganda. It is currently 10:23 AM in Karaganda and 11:23 AM in Ürümqi.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Ürümqi is 1539 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Karaganda to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ürümqi.

Karaganda to Ürümqi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Ürümqi by plane, bus, train, or car

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best
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane KGF - URC
6h 58m
¥1,442–3,047
Train, drive
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1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Dostyktrain
2. Drive from Dostyk to Jinghe Southcar
3. Take the train from Jinghe South to Ürümqitrain
31h 33m
¥329–604
Bus via Astana
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus М102
31h 8m
¥526–545
Drive 1,538.6 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Ürümqicar 1,538.6 km
20h 28m
¥1,304–1,883
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus 113
41h 19m
¥420–504

Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,295.2 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Ürümqi, China?

Flyr, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi via Saparzhai bus station and Ürümqi in around 31h 8m.

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