There are 5 ways to get from Almaty 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
3h 54m$62–125Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 009Ц / ...
13h 23m$19–210Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
17h 40m$22–31Drive 1,017.8 km
- Drive from Almaty to Abaycar 1,017.8 km
9h 20m$40–57Train via Zharyk
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shariktrain 073Т / ...
- Take the train from Sharik to Karabastrain 869Г
18h 47m
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to train which costs $19 - $210 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $130.
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.
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.
The distance between Almaty and Abay is 827 km. The road distance is 1017.8 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Abay without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $19 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Almaty to Abay, including transfers.
Almaty to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Abay is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $19 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 17h 40m.
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 $15–21 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 $17–26 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
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- 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)
- $15–21
- 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 2 to Sharik
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- 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)
- $20–27
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–20
- 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
- $100–210
- 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)
- $100–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Sharik to Karabas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 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
- $17–26
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $7–9
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Abay bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Almaty to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Abay is 1018 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Almaty to Abay.
There are five+ hotels available in Abay.






