Rome2Rio

How to get fromShangri-La to Kazakhstanby plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Kazakhstan

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Shangri-La to Kazakhstan by plane, bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane DIG - ALA
    10h 18m
    $214–655

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lhasa to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain train
    4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain train
    5. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar car
    6. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train train
    3d 20h
    $184–304

  3. Drive 3,653 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Almatycar car 3,653 km
    2d
    $461–665

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shangri-La to Kazakhstan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,689.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Kazakhstan?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Getting around the Cyclades, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.