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How to get fromAlmaty to Shimbulakby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Shimbulak by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taldykorganbus bus 179
    2. Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Shimbulaktaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $26–34

  2. Drive  308.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Almaty to Shimbulakcar car 308.1 km
    4h 56m
    $12–18

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Ozektrain train 351Ц / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sary-Ozek to Shimbulaktaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $55–161

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Almaty to Shimbulaktaxi taxi 308.1 km
    4h 56m
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 328.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Shimbulak. However, you can take the bus to Taldykorgan then take the taxi to Shimbulak. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sary-Ozek then take the taxi to Shimbulak.

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