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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Chelyabinsk is to train and bus which costs RUB 3700 - RUB 6000 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 10h 24m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 44000.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Chelyabinsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Chelyabinsk. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota via Astana Saparzhai Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Chelyabinsk?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Chelyabinsk. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Chelyabinsk-Glavny via Petropavlovsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

How far is it from Almaty to Chelyabinsk?

The distance between Almaty and Chelyabinsk is 1761 km. The road distance is 2221.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Chelyabinsk without a car is to train via Petropavl which takes 31h 13m and costs RUB 3400 - RUB 28000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Almaty to Chelyabinsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Chelyabinsk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Almaty to Chelyabinsk train from?

Almaty to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Chelyabinsk?

The best way to get from Almaty to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 10h 24m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 44000. Alternatively, you can train via Petropavl, which costs RUB 3400 - RUB 28000 and takes 31h 13m, you could also bus, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 6500 and takes 38h 58m.

Where does the Almaty to Chelyabinsk bus arrive?

Almaty to Chelyabinsk bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.

Where does the Almaty to Chelyabinsk train arrive?

Almaty to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Chelyabinsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Chelyabinsk is 2221 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Almaty to Chelyabinsk.

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Fly to Chelyabinsk Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK)plane ALA - CEK
10h 24m
₽10,716–43,375
Train via Petropavl
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsktrain 105Т
2. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 059Н / ...
31h 13m
₽3,474–27,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
2. Take the bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus 123
38h 58m
₽5,530–6,217
Drive 2,221.4 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Chelyabinskcar 2,221.4 km
23h 38m
₽14,842–21,438
Fly to Kostanay Airport, bus
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kostanay Airport (KSN)plane ALA - KSN
2. Take the bus from Kostanay Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus
11h 8m
₽9,110–13,361
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Kargapoletrain 113Ц
2. Take the train from Kargapole to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 060М/136Е/135Е
2d
₽15,376–29,704
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kostanaytrain 043T
2. Take the bus from Kostanay Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus 605
2d 1h
₽3,760–5,873

Almaty to Chelyabinsk by train

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31h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,761.3 km
Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Chelyabinsk, Russia?

S7 Airlines flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Chelyabinsk-Glavny via Petropavlovsk in around 31h 13m.

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