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There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Ili by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane XIY - YIN
    6h 29m
    ¥1,146–3,469

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain train Shanghai
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train Urumqi
    31h 46m
    ¥435–905

  3. Drive  3,103.3 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Ilicar car 3,103.3 km
    31h 6m
    ¥2,665–3,849

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus bus
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train
    34h 41m
    ¥661–1,083

  5. Train via Yinchuan

    1. Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain train
    2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain train
    35h 20m
    ¥655–1,035

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,612.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Ili, China?

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yining Airport (YIN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Yujiazhai to Ili via Wulukou, Xi'an, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 31h 46m.

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