There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Petropavl by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK)plane ALA - PPK
3h 48m$95–216Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsktrain 105Т
22h 58m$23–290Drive 1,692.1 km
- Drive from Almaty to Petropavlcar 1,692.1 km
16h 20m$66–95Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Petropavlovsktrain 015Т
33h 1m$23–290
Almaty to Petropavl by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Petropavl is to train which costs $23 - $290 and takes 22h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Petropavl is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $95 - $220.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Petropavlovsk. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Almaty and Petropavl is 1419 km. The road distance is 1692.1 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Petropavl without a car is to train which takes 22h 58m and costs $23 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Almaty to Petropavl, including transfers.
Almaty to Petropavl train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Petropavl is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $290 and takes 22h 58m.
Almaty to Petropavl train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Petropavl is 1692 km. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Almaty to Petropavl.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Petropavl, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsk 4 times a week. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 22h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Petropavlosk South Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–65
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $24–35
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $23–35
Train from Almaty 1 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $23–35
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $150–210
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $210–290
Train from Almaty 1 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $150–210
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $210–290
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