There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Turkestan by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus
5h 4m$45–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus 219
13h 36m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turkestantrain 077Т
18h 9m$16–170Drive 818.2 km
- Drive from Almaty to Turkestancar 818.2 km
10h 33m$32–46Fly to Turkistan
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane ALA - HSA
3h 42m$53–213
Almaty to Turkestan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Turkestan is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Turkestan is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $50 - $220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station station and arriving at Turkestan bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Turkestan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 9m.
The distance between Almaty and Turkestan is 807 km. The road distance is 818.2 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Turkestan without a car is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Almaty to Turkestan, including transfers.
Almaty to Turkestan bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Turkestan is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $170 and takes 18h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Turkestan, Kazakhstan?
Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus station once daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 13h 36m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan once daily. Tickets cost $19–33 and the journey takes 18h 9m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Turkistan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Turkistan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–33
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–20
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–170
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Almaty to Turkestan bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Turkestan bus station.
Almaty to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turkestan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Turkestan is 818 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Almaty to Turkestan.
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