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How to get fromAlmaty to Iliby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shyganakbus bus 205 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Shyganak to Ilitaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $127–160

  2. Drive 375.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Almaty to Ilicar car 375.3 km
    5h 42m
    $15–21

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shyganaktrain train 073Т / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Shyganak to Ilitaxi taxi
    12h 55m
    $130–166

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Almaty to Ilitaxi taxi 375.3 km
    5h 42m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 718.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Ili. However, you can take the bus to Shyganak then take the taxi to Ili. Alternatively, you can take the train to Shyganak then take the taxi to Ili.

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