There are 7 ways to get from Altay to Turpan by plane, train, car, taxi, 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- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Turpan (TLQ)plane AAT - TLQ
1h 34m¥400–2,276Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
20h 26m¥177–358Train
- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Urumqi Station to Turfan Northtrain
18h 7m¥186–413Drive 680.7 km
- Drive from Altay to Turpancar 680.7 km
7h 1m¥599–864Taxi
- Take the taxi from Altay to Turpantaxi 680.7 km
7h 1m¥950–1,200Train via Kuytun
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Urumqi Station to Turfan Northtrain
19h 4m¥186–423Train, bus via Kuytun
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain
- Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
21h 21m¥180–371
Altay Airport (AAT) to Turpan (TLQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Turpan is to train and bus which costs ¥170 - ¥360 and takes 20h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Turpan is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥400 - ¥2300.
The distance between Altay and Turpan is 560 km. The road distance is 680.7 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Turpan without a car is to train which takes 18h 7m and costs ¥180 - ¥420.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Altay to Turpan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Altay to Turpan is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥400 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥180 - ¥420 and takes 18h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Turpan is 681 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Altay to Turpan.
There are nine+ hotels available in Turpan.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Turpan, China?
Chengdu flies from Altay Airport (AAT) to Turpan (TLQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Turpan via Altay, Karamay, Urumqi Station, and Turfan North in around 18h 7m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Altay Airport to Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥340–2,200
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Altay to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Urumqi Station to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥29–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
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 Urumqi Station to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–200
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Urumqi Station to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Urumqi Station to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥55–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Urumchi South to Turfan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
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