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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Otrar is to bus and taxi which costs $23 - $35 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Otrar is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $220.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Otrar?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Otrar. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Timur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Almaty to Otrar?

The distance between Almaty and Otrar is 790 km. The road distance is 804.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Otrar without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 52m and costs $23 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Almaty to Otrar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Otrar train from?

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

Where does the Almaty to Otrar train arrive?

Almaty to Otrar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Timur station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Otrar?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Otrar is 804 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Almaty to Otrar.

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

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

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Fly to Turkistan, taxi
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane ALA - HSA
2. Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Otrartaxi
4h 37m
$48–217
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Timurtrain 077Т
17h 23m
$16–185
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus 219
2. Take the taxi from Turkestan bus station to Otrartaxi
14h 52m
$23–31
Drive 804.2 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Otrarcar 804.2 km
10h 28m
$32–45
Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Arysbus
3. Take the train from Arys-2 to Timurtrain
6h 7m
$51–175

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Otrar, Turkistan, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Timur once daily. Tickets cost $13–24 and the journey takes 17h 9m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 3 times a week.

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