What is the cheapest way to get from Dalian to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Almaty is to bus and train and drive which costs $110 - $230 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dalian to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Dalian to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 26m and costs $260 - $400.

Is there a direct train between Dalian and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Dalian and arriving at Almaty 2 via Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, Karymskaia and Novosibirsk-Glavny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 11h.

How far is it from Dalian to Almaty?

The distance between Dalian and Almaty is 3743 km. The road distance is 4577.6 km.

How do I travel from Dalian to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Dalian to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 5 days 11h and costs $270 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Dalian to Almaty?

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Dalian to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalian to Almaty train from?

Dalian to Almaty train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dalian station.

Train or fly from Dalian to Almaty?

The best way to get from Dalian to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 26m and costs $260 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 5 days 11h.

What is the time difference between Dalian and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Dalian. It is currently 8:52 PM in Dalian and 5:52 PM in Almaty.

Where does the Dalian to Almaty train arrive?

Dalian to Almaty train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Manzhouli station.

Can I drive from Dalian to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Almaty is 4578 km. It takes approximately 46h 6m to drive from Dalian to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3401+ hotels available in Almaty.

Dalian to Almaty - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Almaty by plane, bus, 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
1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane DLC - ALA
12h 26m
$260–391
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dalian to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
4. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
5. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
2d 4h
$111–222
Drive 4,577.6 km
1. Drive from Dalian to Almatycar 4,577.6 km
46h 6m
$577–834
Train, drive via Yangquan North
1. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dezhou Easttrain
2. Take the train from Dezhou East to Yangquan Northtrain
3. Take the train from Yangquan North to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
5. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
6. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
2d 15h
$163–261
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Dalian to Shenyang Northtrain
2. Take the train from Shenyang North to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
3d
$119–210
Train
1. Take the train from Dalian to Manzhoulitrain
2. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Karymskaiatrain
3. Take the train from Karymskaia to Novosibirsk Gltrain
4. Take the train from Novosibirsk-Glavny to Almaty 2train
5d 11h
$271–606

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

32Weekly Planes

12h 30mAverage Duration

$172Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,743 km
Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Dalian, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

China Southern Airlines, Air China, and three other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dalian to Almaty 2 via Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, Karymskaia, and Novosibirsk-Glavny in around 5d 11h.

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