There are 8 ways to get from Turpan to Altay by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane URC - AAT
6h 33m¥1,767–3,777Bus, train via Kuytun
cheapest- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
21h 25m¥172–362Train
- 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¥200–481Drive 678.9 km
- Drive from Turpan to Altaycar 678.9 km
6h 58m¥572–826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Turpan to Altaytaxi 678.9 km
6h 58m¥950–1,200Train to Korla, fly
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Korlatrain
- Fly from Korla (KRL) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane KRL - AAT
6h 55m¥623–3,503Train 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¥195–481Bus, train
- Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
20h 27m¥176–360
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to bus and train which costs ¥170 - ¥360 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Altay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Altay. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Karamay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
The distance between Turpan and Altay is 655 km. The road distance is 678.9 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Altay without a car is to train which takes 18h 7m and costs ¥200 - ¥490.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Turpan to Altay, including transfers.
Turpan to Altay train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Turfan North station.
Turpan to Altay train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Urumqi Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Altay is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Turpan to Altay.
There are five+ hotels available in Altay.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Altay, China?
You can take a vehicle from Turpan to Altay via Turfan North, Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 18h 7m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,770–1,810
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Altay Airport via Tacheng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,770–1,810
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Korla to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,300
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–5,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Korla to Altay Airport via Yining
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,800
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
- 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
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥55–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Turfan North to Urumqi Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥55–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
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 Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
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 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
- 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
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Turfan to Urumchi South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Turfan to Urumchi South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- 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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