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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Tacheng is to bus and train which costs ¥160 - ¥550 and takes 24h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Tacheng is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900.

How far is it from Almaty to Tacheng?

The distance between Almaty and Tacheng is 667 km. The road distance is 848.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Tacheng without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 44m and costs ¥160 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Almaty to Tacheng, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Tacheng?

The best way to get from Almaty to Tacheng is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥460 and takes 31h 8m.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Tacheng?

Tacheng is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 8:04 AM in Almaty and 9:04 AM in Tacheng.

Can I drive from Almaty to Tacheng?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Tacheng is 849 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Almaty to Tacheng.

Where can I stay near Tacheng?

There are one+ hotels available in Tacheng.

Almaty to Tacheng - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Tacheng 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
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tacheng Airport (TCG)plane ALA - TCG
8h 40m
¥1,444–1,902
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
2. Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain
3. Take the train from Kuitun to Tachengtrain
24h 44m
¥164–520
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
2. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
3. Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain
4. Take the train from Kuitun to Tachengtrain
20h 55m
¥275–584
Drive 848.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Tachengcar 848.6 km
10h 22m
¥740–1,068
Bus, train via Jelilyüzi
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
2. Take the train from Yining East to Kuituntrain
3. Take the train from Kuitun to Tachengtrain
27h 4m
¥199–525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
2. Take the bus from Urumchi North to Tachengbus
31h 8m
¥187–454

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tacheng Airport (TCG) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 43mAverage Duration

¥698Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almaty to Tacheng.

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Distance: 667.1 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, and three other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tacheng Airport (TCG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tacheng via Ürümqi and Urumchi North in around 31h 8m.

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