There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Central Asia by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Taraz Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane ALA - DMB
- Take the taxi from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Central Asiataxi
3h 14m$148–279Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Taraztrain 001Х / ...
7h 53m$15–141Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
9h 24m$15–21Drive 468.4 km
- Drive from Almaty to Central Asiacar 468.4 km
5h 27m$19–27Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus
6h 24m$52–92Train via Kulan
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
- Take the train from Turksib to Taraztrain 045Ц / ...
11h$26–225
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Central Asia is to bus which costs $15 - $21 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Central Asia is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs $140 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Central Asia station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Taraz bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Central Asia. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Almaty and Central Asia is 523 km. The road distance is 468.4 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Central Asia without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $14 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Almaty to Central Asia, including transfers.
Almaty to Central Asia bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Central Asia train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Central Asia is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $14 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $21 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Central Asia, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Taraz 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–260
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–40
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–13
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $5–7
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Central Asia bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty to Central Asia train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Central Asia is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Almaty to Central Asia.
There are 117+ hotels available in Central Asia.