There are 5 ways to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
1h 55m$59–125Train via Abylay Khana
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 009Ц / ...
14h 28m$15–210Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
19h 27m$18–26Drive 983.8 km
- Drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karagandacar 983.8 km
8h 52m$39–55Train
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 043T / ...
20h 22m$16–210
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda is to train via Abylay Khana which costs $15 - $210 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $55 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) and Karaganda is 782 km. The road distance is 983.8 km.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda without a car is to train via Abylay Khana which takes 14h 28m and costs $15 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda, including transfers.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train via Abylay Khana, which costs $15 - $210 and takes 14h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 19h 27m.
What companies run services between Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–22
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–30
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–22
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
Train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–160
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda is 984 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda.
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