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

The cheapest way to get from Tibet to Almaty is to train and drive which costs $100 - $220 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tibet to Almaty is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $360 - $600.

How far is it from Tibet to Almaty?

The distance between Tibet and Almaty is 2062 km. The road distance is 3332.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Tibet to Almaty, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tibet to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Tibet to Almaty is 3333 km. It takes approximately 40h 23m to drive from Tibet to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3143+ hotels available in Almaty.

Tibet to Almaty - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Tibet to Almaty by taxi, plane, train, car, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tibet to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane LXA - ALA
9h 2m
$369–573
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou 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
2d 10h
$104–217
Drive 3,332.8 km
1. Drive from Tibet to Almatycar 3,332.8 km
40h 23m
$420–607
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhoubus
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfantrain
3. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Stationtrain
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
3d 10h
$129–206

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

15Weekly Planes

10h 12mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,062.1 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Tibet to Almaty. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tibet to Almaty 2 via Lhasa, Lanzhou, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, and Almaty 1 in around 2d 10h.

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