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

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There are 7 ways to get from Almaty to Qolzhat by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Khorgasbus bus 252
    2. Take the taxi from Khorgas to Qolzhattaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $42–68

  2. Drive 347.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Almaty to Qolzhatcar car 347.2 km
    4h 56m
    $14–20

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train 886Х
    2. Take the taxi from Kerimagash to Qolzhattaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $54–72

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Almaty to Qolzhattaxi taxi 347.2 km
    4h 56m
    $110–140

  5. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane ALA - YIN
    2. Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Qolzhatcar car
    5h 30m
    $79–313

  6. Train, taxi via Fire Station 11

    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train 886Х
    2. Take the taxi from Kerimagash to Qolzhattaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $50–65

  7. Train, taxi via Auezov Theater

    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train 886Х
    2. Take the taxi from Kerimagash to Qolzhattaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $50–65

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Qolzhat, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Qolzhat. However, you can take the bus to Khorgas then take the taxi to Qolzhat. Alternatively, you can take the train to Almaty 1, take the train to Kerimagash, then take the taxi to Qolzhat.

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