What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Abay?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to train which costs $23 - $220 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Abay?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Abay?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Abay station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Abay?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Abay. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Almaty to Abay?

The distance between Almaty and Abay is 827 km. The road distance is 1017.8 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Abay without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Abay without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $23 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Abay?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Almaty to Abay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Abay bus from?

Almaty to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Abay train from?

Almaty to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Abay?

The best way to get from Almaty to Abay is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $23 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Almaty to Abay bus arrive?

Almaty to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.

Where does the Almaty to Abay train arrive?

Almaty to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Abay?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Abay is 1018 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Almaty to Abay.

Where can I stay near Abay?

There are five+ hotels available in Abay.

Almaty to Abay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Abay by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
2. Take the taxi from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Abaytaxi
3h 54m
$70–140
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 009Ц / ...
13h 23m
$24–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
17h 40m
$26–37
Drive 1,017.8 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Abaycar 1,017.8 km
9h 20m
$40–57
Train via Zharyk
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shariktrain 015Т / ...
2. Take the train from Sharik to Karabastrain 869Г
18h 30m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.4 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Almaty, 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.

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