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How to get fromAlmaty to Karatauby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Karatau by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Taraz Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane plane ALA - DMB
    2. Take the taxi from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Karatautaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $180–283

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Taraztrain train 001Х / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Taraz to Karatautaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $20–160

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus bus 235
    2. Take the taxi from Taraz bus station to Karatautaxi taxi
    10h 41m
    $22–29

  4. Drive 576.4 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Karataucar car 576.4 km
    7h 21m
    $23–33

  5. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane ALA - CIT
    2. Take the taxi from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Karatautaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $68–104

  6. Train, taxi via Burnoye

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Borandytrain train 077Т / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Borandy to Karatautaxi taxi
    13h 15m
    $23–170

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 573.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Karatau, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Karatau. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Taraz Airport (DMB), then take the taxi to Karatau. Alternatively, you can take the train to Taraz then take the taxi to Karatau.

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