There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane ALA - NQZ
3h 52m$55–88Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 009Ц / ...
16h 39m$17–230Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
22h 4m$23–31Drive 1,195.7 km
- Drive from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zholcar 1,195.7 km
10h 56m$47–67Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 113Ц
24h 17m$120–240
Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 22h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Astana Nurly Zhol. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol via Astana 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Almaty and Astana Nurly Zhol is 986 km. The road distance is 1195.7 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol without a car is to train which takes 16h 39m and costs $17 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol, including transfers.
Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $230 and takes 16h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 22h 4m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Astana Nurly Zhol, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and four other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Astana Nurly Zhol twice daily. Tickets cost $18–25 and the journey takes 16h 39m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–450
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–330
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–25
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $17–25
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $160–230
Train from Almaty 1 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $160–240
- 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
- $21–30
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol is 1196 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Almaty to Astana Nurly Zhol.
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