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How to get fromKunming to Altayby plane, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Altay by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Altay Airport (AAT)planeKMG - AAT
    8h 7m
    ¥1,034–3,654

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
    4. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
    45h 3m
    ¥1,635–1,980

  3. Drive 3,817.2 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Altaycar3,817.2 km
    41h 44m
    ¥3,419–4,938

  4. Train via Zhengzhou

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Zhengzhoutrain
    2. Take the train from Zhengzhou to Ürümqitrain
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
    4. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
    3d 4h

  5. Train via Yunlong

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Xuzhoutrain
    2. Take the train from Xuzhou to Ürümqitrain
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
    4. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
    3d 18h

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,034Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kunming, China and Altay, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Altay Airport (AAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Altay via Kunming South, Beijing West Station, Ürümqi, Kuitun, and Altay in around 45h 3m.

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