What is the cheapest way to get from Turpan to Altay?

The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to bus and train which costs ¥170 - ¥360 and takes 20h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turpan to Altay?

The fastest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥650 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct train between Turpan and Altay?

No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Altay. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Karamay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Turpan to Altay?

The distance between Turpan and Altay is 560 km. The road distance is 678.9 km.

How do I travel from Turpan to Altay without a car?

The best way to get from Turpan to Altay without a car is to train which takes 18h 7m and costs ¥200 - ¥490.

How long does it take to get from Turpan to Altay?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Turpan to Altay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turpan to Altay train from?

Turpan to Altay train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Turfan North station.

Train or fly from Turpan to Altay?

The best way to get from Turpan to Altay is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥650 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥490 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Turpan to Altay train arrive?

Turpan to Altay train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Urumqi Station.

Can I drive from Turpan to Altay?

Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Altay is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Turpan to Altay.

Where can I stay near Altay?

There are seven+ hotels available in Altay.

Turpan to Altay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Turpan to Altay by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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Fly from Turpan
best
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane TLQ - AAT
3h 39m
¥662–3,678
Bus, train via Kuytun
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
3. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
21h 25m
¥172–362
Train
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
3. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
18h 7m
¥200–481
Drive 678.9 km
1. Drive from Turpan to Altaycar 678.9 km
6h 58m
¥571–825
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Turpan to Altaytaxi 678.9 km
6h 58m
¥950–1,200
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane URC - AAT
6h 48m
¥1,767–2,477
Train via Kuytun
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
3. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
19h 7m
¥195–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
3. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
20h 27m
¥176–360

Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights

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4h 33mAverage Duration

¥634Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.9 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Turpan, China and Altay, China?

Chengdu flies from Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Altay via Turfan North, Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 18h 7m.

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