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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Turkmenistan is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 25h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Turkmenistan is to fly and drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Turkmenistan?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Turkmenistan. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Ashgabat Bus Terminal via Tashkent bus station, Olot and Turkmenabat Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 26m.

How far is it from Almaty to Turkmenistan?

The distance between Almaty and Turkmenistan is 1439 km. The road distance is 2077.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Turkmenistan without a car is to bus which takes 43h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Almaty to Turkmenistan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Turkmenistan bus from?

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

Where does the Almaty to Turkmenistan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Almaty to Turkmenistan?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Turkmenistan is 2077 km. It takes approximately 25h 51m to drive from Almaty to Turkmenistan.

Where can I stay near Turkmenistan?

There are two+ hotels available in Turkmenistan.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Turkmenistan by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly to Urgench International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane ALA - UGC
2. Drive from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Daşoguzcar
6h 18m
$134–345
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
4. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar
5. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain 96 / ...
40h
$69–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Karakul’bus
3. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
43h 26m
Drive 2,077.4 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Ashgabatcar 2,077.4 km
25h 51m
$81–117
Fly to Nukus, drive
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Nukus (NCU)plane ALA - NCU
2. Drive from Nukus (NCU) to Daşoguzcar
7h 13m
$144–297
Fly to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane ALA - BHK
2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
3. Drive from Alat to Türkmenabatcar
13h 42m
$220–914

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) flights

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Distance: 1,438.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan?

You can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ashgabat via Tashkent bus station, Karakul’, Olot, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, and Ashgabat Bus Terminal in around 43h 26m.

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