There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Kara-Oy by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive via Chu
best- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chutrain
- Take the train from Chu to Turksibtrain
- Drive from Turksib to Kara-Oycar
10h 55m$45–253Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kulanbus 235
- Drive from Kulan to Kara-Oycar
11h$38–57Drive 485.7 km
- Drive from Almaty to Kara-Oycar 485.7 km
6h 14m$56–81Train, drive
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
- Drive from Turksib to Kara-Oycar
11h 54m$42–169
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Oy is to bus and drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Oy is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Almaty and Kara-Oy is 689 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Almaty to Kara-Oy, including transfers.
Kara-Oy is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 4:32 PM in Almaty and 5:32 PM in Kara-Oy.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Kara-Oy is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Almaty to Kara-Oy.
There are two+ hotels available in Kara-Oy.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kara-Oy, Talas, Kyrgyzstan?
There is no direct connection from Almaty to Kara-Oy. However, you can take the train to Chu, take the train to Turksib, then drive to Kara-Oy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kara-Oy via Kulan in around 11h.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $25–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–21
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–13
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–22
Train from Chu to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–18
Train from Almaty 2 to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–14
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–24
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
Train from Chu to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
Train from Almaty 2 to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kulan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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