There are 5 ways to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
- Take the taxi from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Abaytaxi
2h 20m$62–130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 009Ц / ...
14h 55m$20–214Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
19h 53m$22–32Drive 1,014.2 km
- Drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abaycar 1,014.2 km
9h 17m$40–57Train via Zharyk
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Shariktrain 043T / ...
- Take the train from Sharik to Karabastrain 869Г
21h 51m
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay is to train which costs $19 - $220 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 20m and costs $60 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay station. However, there are services departing from Ogareva and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) and Abay is 813 km. The road distance is 1014.2 km.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay without a car is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs $19 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay, including transfers.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs $19 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 19h 53m.
What companies run services between Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan and Abay, Qaraghandy Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 12h 57m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 17h 14m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–550
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–22
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Almaty 1 to Sharik
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–27
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–21
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–160
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Sharik to Karabas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $7–10
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay is 1014 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Abay.
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