There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Saran by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
- Take the taxi from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Sarantaxi
3h 53m$61–125Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 009Ц / ...
13h 21m$19–210Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
17h 38m$22–31Drive 1,011.8 km
- Drive from Almaty to Sarancar 1,011.8 km
9h 18m$40–57Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 043T / ...
21h 22m$20–212
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Saran is to train which costs $19 - $210 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Saran is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Saran station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Saran. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Almaty and Saran is 821 km. The road distance is 1011.8 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Saran without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $19 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Almaty to Saran, including transfers.
Almaty to Saran bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Saran train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Saran is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $19 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Saran, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 12h 57m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 17h 14m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–550
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- 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)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–22
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- 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)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- 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)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- 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)
- $100–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
Train from Almaty 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- 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)
- $110–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $6–9
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Saran bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Almaty to Saran train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Saran is 1012 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Almaty to Saran.
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