There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Semey 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 Semey Airport (PLX)plane ALA - PLX
3h 18m$70–135Train via Almaty 1
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Semeytrain 032Ц / ...
22h 16m$20–34Train
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Semeytrain 301Ц
21h 46m$95–180Drive 994.6 km
- Drive from Almaty to Semeycar 994.6 km
17h 7m$39–56
Almaty to Semey by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $20 - $35 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Semey. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 46m.
The distance between Almaty and Semey is 841 km. The road distance is 994.6 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Semey without a car is to train which takes 21h 46m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Almaty to Semey, including transfers.
Almaty to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 21h 46m.
Almaty to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Semey is 995 km. It takes approximately 17h 7m to drive from Almaty to Semey.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Semey Airport (PLX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Semey 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 21h 46m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $95–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–180
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