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How to get fromAlmaty to Charyn Canyonby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Charyn Canyon by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kegenbus bus 424
    2. Take the taxi from Kegen to Charyn Canyontaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $30–45

  2. Drive 208.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Almaty to Charyn Canyoncar car 208.5 km
    3h 6m
    $9–12

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Ortakudyktrain train 886Х
    2. Take the taxi from Ortakudyk to Charyn Canyontaxi taxi
    7h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Almaty to Charyn Canyontaxi taxi 208.5 km
    3h 6m
    $70–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Charyn Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Kegen then take the taxi to Charyn Canyon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Almaty 1, take the train to Ortakudyk, then take the taxi to Charyn Canyon.

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