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How to get fromAlmaty to Baikonurby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Baikonur by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO)plane plane ALA - KZO
    2. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Toretamtrain train
    8h 12m
    $73–282

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Toretamtrain train 077Т
    28h 4m
    $19–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretambus bus 10
    29h

  4. Drive 1,354.2 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Baikonurcar car 1,354.2 km
    17h 57m
    $53–76

Almaty to Baikonur by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration28h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Baikonur, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Toretam once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 28h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Toretam via Taraz bus station and Shymkent Samal Bus Station in around 29h.

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