There are 3 ways to get from Altay to Kashgar by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane AAT - KHG
5h 6m¥3,848–4,659Train
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Kashgartrain
34h 3m¥281–631Drive 1,798.9 km
- Drive from Altay to Kashgarcar 1,798.9 km
18h 7m¥1,502–2,169
Altay Airport (AAT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥650 and takes 34h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Kashgar is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥3800 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Altay to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Altay and arriving at Kashgar via Karamay and Ürümqi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.
The distance between Altay and Kashgar is 1354 km. The road distance is 1798.9 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Kashgar without a car is to train which takes 34h 3m and costs ¥280 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Altay to Kashgar, including transfers.
Altay to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Altay station.
The best way to get from Altay to Kashgar is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥3800 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥650 and takes 34h 3m.
Altay to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Karamay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Kashgar is 1799 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Altay to Kashgar.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Kashgar, China?
China Southern Airlines, China Express Airlines, and Chengdu fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Kashgar via Altay, Karamay, Ürümqi Station, and Kashgar in around 34h 3m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–4,500
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Altay Airport to Kashgar Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–8,000
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Ürümqi Station to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Ürümqi Station to Kashgar
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–210
- Hard sleeper
- ¥270–380
- Soft sleeper
- ¥440–600
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Ürümqi Station to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥280–340
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–550
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