There are 4 ways to get from Kashgar to Altay by plane, train, car, or bus
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- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane KHG - AAT
5h 8m¥3,848–4,662Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Ürümqi Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
33h 11m¥279–701Drive 1,797.3 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Altaycar 1,797.3 km
18h 11m¥1,511–2,182Train, bus
- Take the train from Kashgar to Aksutrain
- Take the bus from Aksu to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
35h 22m¥311–798
Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kashgar to Altay is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 33h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Altay is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥3800 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Kashgar to Altay. However, there are services departing from Kashgar and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Karamay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.
The distance between Kashgar and Altay is 1354 km. The road distance is 1797.3 km.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Altay without a car is to train which takes 33h 11m and costs ¥270 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kashgar to Altay, including transfers.
Kashgar to Altay train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kashgar station.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Altay is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥3800 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 33h 11m.
Kashgar to Altay train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Ürümqi Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kashgar to Altay is 1797 km. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Kashgar to Altay.
What companies run services between Kashgar, China and Altay, China?
China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Altay Airport (AAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kashgar to Altay via Kashgar, Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 33h 11m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–11,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–11,000
Train from Kashgar to Ürümqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥280–340
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–550
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- 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 Kashgar to Aksu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–170
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–270
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- 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 Kashgar to Ürümqi Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–210
- Hard sleeper
- ¥270–380
- Soft sleeper
- ¥440–600
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kashgar to Aksu
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–75
- Hard sleeper
- ¥100–150
- Soft sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
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