What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Harbin?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Harbin is to bus and train which costs ¥500 - ¥1500 and takes 3 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Harbin?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Harbin is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Harbin?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Harbin. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Harbin via Novosibirsk Gl, Karymskaia, Zabaykalsk and Manzhouli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 22h.

How far is it from Almaty to Harbin?

The distance between Almaty and Harbin is 3905 km. The road distance is 4778.9 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Harbin without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Harbin without a car is to bus and train via Taiyuan which takes 2 days 9h and costs ¥900 - ¥1900.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Harbin?

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Almaty to Harbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Harbin train from?

Almaty to Harbin train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Harbin?

The best way to get from Almaty to Harbin is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 3 days 15h, you could also train, which costs ¥1900 - ¥4100 and takes 4 days 22h.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Harbin?

Harbin is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 2:15 PM in Almaty and 5:15 PM in Harbin.

Where does the Almaty to Harbin train arrive?

Almaty to Harbin train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Harbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Harbin is 4779 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Almaty to Harbin.

Where can I stay near Harbin?

There are 121+ hotels available in Harbin.

Almaty to Harbin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Almaty to Harbin 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.

Fly to Harbin Taiping International Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane ALA - HRB
10h 48m
¥1,224–4,102
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
3. Take the train from Shenyang North to Harbin Westtrain
3d 3h
¥514–1,442
Bus, train via Taiyuan
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Taiyuan Southtrain
3. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang North Station to Harbintrain
2d 9h
¥905–1,832
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
3. Take the bus from Pingliang East to Beijingbus
4. Take the bus from Beijing Zhaogongkou to Harbinbus
3d 15h
¥1,520–2,032
Drive 4,778.9 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Harbincar 4,778.9 km
2d 1h
¥4,105–5,929
Fly to Daqing Sartu Airport, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Daqing Sartu Airport (DQA)plane ALA - DQA
2. Take the train from Daqing West to Harbintrain
13h 48m
¥1,619–5,416
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
2. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
3. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
5. Take the train from Shenyang North Station to Harbintrain
2d 22h
¥906–1,566
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Karymskaiatrain
3. Take the train from Karymskaia to Zabaykalsktrain
4. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbintrain
4d 22h
¥1,898–4,028

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) flights

28Weekly Planes

10h 25mAverage Duration

¥1,092Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Almaty to Harbin.

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Distance: 3,905.3 km
Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Harbin, China?

China Southern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Harbin via Ürümqi, Ürümqi, Ürümqi South, Urumqi, Pingliang East, Beijing, Tianqiao Station, Muxiyuan Station, and Beijing Zhaogongkou in around 3d 15h.

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