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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Darkhan is to bus which costs $95 - $130 and takes 3 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Darkhan is to fly and taxi and train which takes 12h 25m and costs $340 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Darkhan?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Darkhan. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Darkhan via Saparzhai bus station, Ölgii and Dragon Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Darkhan?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Darkhan. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Darkhan via Novosibirsk Gl and Sliudianka 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from Almaty to Darkhan?

The distance between Almaty and Darkhan is 2608 km. The road distance is 3053.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Darkhan without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $95 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Almaty to Darkhan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Darkhan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Almaty to Darkhan train from?

Almaty to Darkhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Darkhan?

The best way to get from Almaty to Darkhan is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 3 days 19h.

Where does the Almaty to Darkhan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Almaty and Darkhan?

Darkhan is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 5:59 PM in Almaty and 8:59 PM in Darkhan.

Where does the Almaty to Darkhan train arrive?

Almaty to Darkhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Darkhan?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Darkhan is 3053 km. It takes approximately 43h 45m to drive from Almaty to Darkhan.

Where can I stay near Darkhan?

There are eight+ hotels available in Darkhan.

Almaty to Darkhan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Darkhan by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, taxi, train
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane ALA - UBN
2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Darkhantrain
12h 25m
$346–781
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
3. Take the bus from Ölgii to Dragon Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Darkhanbus Ub
3d 12h
$96–121
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Sliudianka 1train
3. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Darkhantrain
3d 19h
$229–480
Drive 3,053.2 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Darkhancar 3,053.2 km
43h 45m
$393–568
Fly to Ulan-Ude, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ulan-Ude (UUD)plane ALA - UUD
2. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Darkhantrain
20h 16m
$172–659

Almaty to Darkhan by train

1Weekly Trains

3d 19hAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almaty to Darkhan.

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Distance: 2,608.2 km
Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Darkhan, Mongolia?

You can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Darkhan via Saparzhai bus station, Ölgii, Ölgii, and Dragon Bus Terminal in around 3d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Darkhan via Novosibirsk Gl and Sliudianka 1 in around 3d 19h.

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