There are 7 ways to get from Turpan to Altay by plane, train, car, taxi, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane TLQ - AAT
1h 29m¥542–3,078Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
20h 27m¥186–360Train
- Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
18h 7m¥210–481Drive 678.8 km
- Drive from Turpan to Altaycar 678.8 km
6h 58m¥598–864Taxi
- Take the taxi from Turpan to Altaytaxi 678.8 km
6h 58m¥950–1,200Train via Kuytun
- Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
19h 7m¥215–491Bus, train via Kuytun
- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
21h 25m¥191–371
Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to bus and train which costs ¥180 - ¥360 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥500 - ¥3100.
The distance between Turpan and Altay is 560 km. The road distance is 678.8 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Altay without a car is to train which takes 18h 7m and costs ¥210 - ¥490.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Turpan to Altay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Turpan to Altay is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥500 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥210 - ¥490 and takes 18h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Altay is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Turpan to Altay.
There are three+ hotels available in Altay.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Altay, China?
Chengdu flies from Turpan (TLQ) to Altay Airport (AAT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Altay via Turfan North, Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 18h 7m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Turpan to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–3,000
Train from Turfan North to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Turfan North to Urumqi Station
Train from Turfan North to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–200
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- 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 Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Turfan to Urumchi South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
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