There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Karabulak by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
3h 20m$46–78Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Mankenttrain 077Т / ...
13h 56m$13–172Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
14h 3mDrive 651.1 km
- Drive from Almaty to Karabulakcar 651.1 km
8h 11m$26–37Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Mankenttrain 021Ц / ...
14h 15m$14–24
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Karabulak is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $14 - $24 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Karabulak is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Karabulak station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Taraz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Karabulak. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Mankent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Almaty and Karabulak is 674 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Karabulak without a car is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $13 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Almaty to Karabulak, including transfers.
Almaty to Karabulak bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Karabulak train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Karabulak is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $180 and takes 13h 56m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Karabulak, Turkistan, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Mankent twice daily. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 13h 39m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–390
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
Train from Almaty 1 to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–21
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–15
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Karabulak bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty to Karabulak train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Mankent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Karabulak is 651 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Almaty to Karabulak.
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