There are 4 ways to get from Ili to Karamay by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY)plane YIN - KRY
1h 17m¥409–2,662Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain Yining
- Take the train from Kuitun to Karamaytrain Urumqi
6h 52m¥115–345Drive 487.4 km
- Drive from Ili to Karamaycar 487.4 km
5h 53m¥411–594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ili to Karamaytaxi 487.4 km
5h 53m¥700–850
Yining Airport (YIN) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ili to Karamay is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥350 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ili to Karamay is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥400 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct train from Ili to Karamay. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Karamay via Kuitun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Ili and Karamay is 354 km. The road distance is 487.4 km.
The best way to get from Ili to Karamay without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥110 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Ili to Karamay, including transfers.
Ili to Karamay train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.
The best way to get from Ili to Karamay is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥400 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥110 - ¥350 and takes 6h 52m.
Ili to Karamay train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kuitun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ili to Karamay is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Ili to Karamay.
What companies run services between Ili, China and Karamay, China?
China Express Airlines and Air China fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ili to Karamay via Yining, Kuitun, and Karamay in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Yining Airport to Kelamayi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥360–3,700
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Yining Airport to Kelamayi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥360–2,600
Train from Yining to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–170
Train from Yining to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kuitun to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥24–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥26–65
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–190
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
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