There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Altay by plane, 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- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane XIY - AAT
6h 12m¥1,157–5,586Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
41h 47m¥366–936Drive 2,767.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Altaycar 2,767.2 km
31h 26m¥2,376–3,432Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
45h 34m¥567–1,041
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to train which costs ¥360 - ¥950 and takes 41h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Altay. However, there are services departing from Xi'an and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Kuitun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 47m.
The distance between Xi'an and Altay is 2312 km. The road distance is 2767.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Altay without a car is to train which takes 41h 47m and costs ¥360 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Xi'an to Altay, including transfers.
Xi'an to Altay train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥360 - ¥950 and takes 41h 47m.
Altay is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 2:02 AM in Xi'an and 12:02 AM in Altay.
Xi'an to Altay train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Altay, China?
Chang An Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xi'an to Altay via Xi'an, Ürümqi, Kuitun, and Altay in around 41h 47m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–7,000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–8,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–8,000
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,500
Train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
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
- 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 Yinchuan to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–430
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
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
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
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 Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Altay is 2767 km. It takes approximately 31h 26m to drive from Xi'an to Altay.
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