Trains to Ālā'ĕr
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Ālā'ĕr: Aral Railway Station, Jinyinchuan Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Ālā'ĕr
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ālā'ĕr to Aqsu | China | 109 km (68 mi) | about 34 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Gujangbagh | China | 399 km (248 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Shache | China | 418 km (260 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Korla | China | 431 km (268 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Artux | China | 442 km (275 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Kashgar | China | 465 km (289 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Bole | China | 488 km (303 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Shihezi | China | 573 km (356 mi) | about 3 h |
| Ālā'ĕr to Karamay | China | 633 km (393 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Ürümqi | China | 635 km (395 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Turpan | China | 709 km (440 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Jinshanlu | China | 979 km (608 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Ālā'ĕr to Jiuquan | China | 1,467 km (911 mi) | about 7 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Ālā'ĕr have?
Aral Railway Station, Jinyinchuan Railway Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.