There are 4 ways to get from Altay to Yining 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 Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane AAT - YIN
1h 55m¥3,553–6,064Train
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Yiningtrain Urumqi
18h 22m¥161–372Drive 918.7 km
- Drive from Altay to Yiningcar 918.7 km
9h 20m¥789–1,140Train via Yining East
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Yining Easttrain Yining
20h 30m¥172–343
Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Yining is to train via Yining East which costs ¥170 - ¥350 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Yining is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Altay to Yining. However, there are services departing from Altay and arriving at Yining via Kuitun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Altay and Yining is 695 km. The road distance is 918.7 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Yining without a car is to train which takes 18h 22m and costs ¥160 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Altay to Yining, including transfers.
Altay to Yining train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Altay station.
The best way to get from Altay to Yining is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥160 - ¥380 and takes 18h 22m.
Altay to Yining train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Kuitun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Yining is 919 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Altay to Yining.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Yining, China?
China Express Airlines and Chengdu fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Yining via Altay, Kuitun, and Yining in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Yining Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–4,300
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Yining
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–170
Train from Kuitun to Yining
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kuitun to Yining East
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
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