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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Arys is to train which costs $12 - $180 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Arys is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Arys?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Arys. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Arys via Taraz bus station and Shymkent Samal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Arys?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Arys-2. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 54m.

How far is it from Almaty to Arys?

The distance between Almaty and Arys is 727 km. The road distance is 742.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Arys without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Almaty to Arys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Arys bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Almaty to Arys train from?

Almaty to Arys train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Arys?

The best way to get from Almaty to Arys is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $180 and takes 15h 54m.

Where does the Almaty to Arys bus arrive?

Almaty to Arys bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.

Where does the Almaty to Arys train arrive?

Almaty to Arys train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Arys-2 station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Arys?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Arys is 743 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Almaty to Arys.

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Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Arysbus
3h 59m
$45–76
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Arys-2train 077Т
15h 54m
$12–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
2. Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Arysbus П 3
14h 37m
Drive 742.7 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Aryscar 742.7 km
9h 35m
$29–42
Fly to Turkistan, taxi
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane ALA - HSA
2. Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Arystaxi
5h 24m
$62–229

Almaty to Arys by train

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15h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 727.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Arys, Turkistan, Kazakhstan?

You can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Arys via Taraz bus station and Shymkent Samal Bus Station in around 14h 37m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Arys-2 once daily. Tickets cost $13–24 and the journey takes 15h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

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