What is the cheapest way to get from Balkh to Turpan?

The cheapest way to get from Balkh to Turpan is to fly and bus which costs ¥1400 - ¥4700 and takes 21h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balkh to Turpan?

The fastest way to get from Balkh to Turpan is to drive and fly and bus which takes 21h 16m and costs ¥1700 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Balkh to Turpan?

The distance between Balkh and Turpan is 2538 km.

How long does it take to get from Balkh to Turpan?

It takes approximately 21h 16m to get from Balkh to Turpan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balkh and Turpan?

Turpan is 1h 30m ahead of Balkh. It is currently 3:47 PM in Balkh and 5:17 PM in Turpan.

Where can I stay near Turpan?

There are nine+ hotels available in Turpan.

Balkh to Turpan - 2 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Balkh to Turpan by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Kabul, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Balkh to Kabul (KBL)car
2. Fly from Kabul (KBL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane KBL - URC
3. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
21h 16m
¥1,702–5,919
Fly from Mazar-e Sharif, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane MZR - URC
2. Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
21h 52m
¥1,458–4,698

Kabul (KBL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights

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13h 42mAverage Duration

¥1,430Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,538.3 km
Duration: 21h 16m

What companies run services between Balkh, Afghanistan and Turpan, China?

There is no direct connection from Balkh to Turpan. However, you can drive to Kabul (KBL) airport, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), walk to Urumqi Airport Station, take the line 1 subway to Santunbei, walk to Urumchi South, then take the bus to Turfan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) airport, fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), walk to Urumqi Airport Station, take the line 1 subway to Santunbei, walk to Urumchi South, then take the bus to Turfan.

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