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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Terracotta Army by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)planeALA - XIY
    2. Take the bus from Xi An Airport to East Bus Stationbus
    10h 25m
    ¥1,623–2,427

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrainÜrümqi
    47h 46m
    ¥407–658

  3. 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 Xi'antrain
    41h 41m

  4. Bus, train via Lanzhou

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus412
    2. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
    3. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou to Xi'antrain
    2d 19h

  5. Drive 3,507.9 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Terracotta Armycar3,507.9 km
    35h 34m
    ¥3,118–4,504

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus412
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain
    3. Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain
    2d 2h
    ¥560–1,101

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,567Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Terracotta Army, China?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Terracotta Army. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY), walk to Xi An Airport, take the bus to East Bus Station, walk to Fangzhicheng Bus Station, take the bus to Terracotta Warriors, then walk to Terracotta Army. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Terracotta Army via Almaty 1, Kerimagash, Yining, Ürümqi, and Xi'an in around 41h 41m.

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