What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Shieli?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Shieli is to bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Shieli?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Shieli is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs $60 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Shieli?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station station and arriving at Shieli. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Shieli?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Shieli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 12m.

How far is it from Almaty to Shieli?

The distance between Almaty and Shieli is 1089 km. The road distance is 986.1 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Shieli without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Shieli without a car is to bus which takes 16h 39m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Shieli?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Almaty to Shieli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Shieli bus from?

Almaty to Shieli bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Shieli train from?

Almaty to Shieli train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Shieli?

The best way to get from Almaty to Shieli is to bus which takes 16h 39m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $210 and takes 21h 12m.

Where does the Almaty to Shieli bus arrive?

Almaty to Shieli bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Shieli station.

Where does the Almaty to Shieli train arrive?

Almaty to Shieli train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shieli station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Shieli?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Shieli is 986 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Almaty to Shieli.

Almaty to Shieli - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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Fly to Kyzylorda Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO)plane ALA - KZO
2. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Shielitrain
6h 35m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shielitrain 077Т
21h 12m
$15–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shielibus 219
16h 39m
$17–25
Drive 986.1 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Shielicar 986.1 km
12h 59m
$39–56
Fly to Turkistan, taxi
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane ALA - HSA
2. Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Shielitaxi
5h 58m
$60–231
Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Arysbus
3. Take the train from Arys-2 to Shielitrain
9h 47m

Almaty to Shieli by train

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Distance: 1,089.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shieli once daily. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 16h 39m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shieli once daily. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 21h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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