There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Altai Republic by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)plane ALA - RGK
10h 56m₽7,644–35,678Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Gorno-Altayskbus Мт950/2
45h 31m₽5,143–5,864Train, taxi
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Barnaultrain
- Take the train from Barnaul to Biisktrain
- Take the taxi from Biisk to Gorno-Altaysktaxi
37h 39m₽11,803–22,097Drive 1,557.4 km
- Drive from Almaty to Gorno-Altayskcar 1,557.4 km
27h 30m₽10,472–15,126Train, bus
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Berdsktrain 301Ц
- Take the bus from Berdsk to Gorno-Altayskbus
46h 50m₽12,007–21,448
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Altai Republic is to bus which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 6000 and takes 45h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Altai Republic is to fly which takes 10h 56m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 36000.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Altai Republic. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Gorno-Altaysk via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 31m.
The distance between Almaty and Altai Republic is 1188 km. The road distance is 1557.4 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Altai Republic without a car is to train and taxi which takes 37h 39m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 23000.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Almaty to Altai Republic, including transfers.
Almaty to Altai Republic bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Altai Republic is to fly which takes 10h 56m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 36000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 6000 and takes 45h 31m.
Almaty to Altai Republic bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Altai Republic is 2h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 2:19 PM in Almaty and 4:19 PM in Altai Republic.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Altai Republic, Russia?
S7 Airlines, Red Wings, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Gorno-Altaysk via Saparzhai bus station in around 45h 31m.
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Gorno-Altaysk Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–36,000
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Gorno-Altaysk Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–55,000
- Website
- skyregional.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Gorno-Altaysk Airport via Krasnoyarsk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽9,000–42,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽9,500–18,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽9,500–14,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽14,000–18,000
Train from Almaty 2 to Berdsk
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–20,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽10,000–15,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽15,000–20,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Barnaul to Biisk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Gorno-Altaysk
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,315
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Berdsk to Gorno-Altaysk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Altai Republic is 1557 km. It takes approximately 27h 30m to drive from Almaty to Altai Republic.









