There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Sarykemer by plane, train, bus, 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 to Taraz Airport
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane ALA - DMB
3h 1m$146–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
9h 12m$12–19Train
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Taraztrain 001Х / ...
7h 44m$13–138Drive 481.7 km
- Drive from Almaty to Sarykemercar 481.7 km
5h 40m$19–27Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus
6h 12m$49–92Train via Kulan
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
- Take the train from Turksib to Taraztrain 045Ц / ...
10h 51m$24–222
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Sarykemer is to bus which costs $12 - $19 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Sarykemer is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $140 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Sarykemer station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Taraz bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Sarykemer. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Almaty and Sarykemer is 506 km. The road distance is 481.7 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Sarykemer without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $12 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Almaty to Sarykemer, including transfers.
Almaty to Sarykemer bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Sarykemer train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Sarykemer is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $140 and takes 7h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Sarykemer, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Taraz 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–260
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–13
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Almaty to Sarykemer bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty to Sarykemer train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Sarykemer is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Almaty to Sarykemer.
There are 113+ hotels available in Sarykemer.