There are 4 ways to get from Altay to Xi'an by plane, 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
best- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane AAT - XIY
4h 48m¥1,848–4,458Train
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain
43h 10m¥347–903Drive 2,767.2 km
- Drive from Altay to Xi'ancar 2,767.2 km
31h 23m¥2,382–3,440Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain
44h 23m¥569–1,039
Altay Airport (AAT) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥340 - ¥950 and takes 43h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4500.
The distance between Altay and Xi'an is 2315 km. The road distance is 2767.2 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 43h 10m and costs ¥340 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Altay to Xi'an, including transfers.
The best way to get from Altay to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥340 - ¥950 and takes 43h 10m.
Xi'an is 2h ahead of Altay. It is currently 5:55 AM in Altay and 7:55 AM in Xi'an.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Xi'an is 2767 km. It takes approximately 31h 23m to drive from Altay to Xi'an.
There are 175+ hotels available in Xi'an.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Yahe Garden via Altay, Karamay, Ürümqi, Xi'an, and Xi'an Train Station West in around 43h 10m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,700
Flights from Altay Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,500
- 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 Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
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 to Yinchuan
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–430
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
Train from Ürümqi to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Yinchuan to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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