There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Tyul’kubas by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubastrain 001Х / ...
9h 25m$12–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the train from Taraz to Tjulkubastrain 021Ц / ...
12h 14m$16–113Drive 604.6 km
- Drive from Almaty to Tyul’kubascar 604.6 km
7h 29m$24–34Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tjulkubastrain
5h 44m$45–176Fly to Taraz Airport, train
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane ALA - DMB
- Take the train from Taraz to Tjulkubastrain
6h$148–393
Almaty to Tyul’kubas by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Tyul’kubas is to train which costs $12 - $150 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Tyul’kubas is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs $45 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Tjulkubas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Almaty and Tyul’kubas is 663 km. The road distance is 604.6 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Tyul’kubas without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $12 - $150.
The train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas takes 9h 25m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Almaty to Tyul’kubas train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Tyul’kubas train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tjulkubas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Tyul’kubas is 605 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Almaty to Tyul’kubas.
There are five+ hotels available in Tyul’kubas.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Tyul’kubas, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas twice daily. Tickets cost $12–15 and the journey takes 9h 25m. 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
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $12–15
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $17–23
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–8
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
Train from Shymkent to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $16–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $4–6
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $17–23
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–8
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–17
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–28
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–18
Train from Shymkent to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–9
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–17
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–18
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $75–110
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $110–150
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
Train from Shymkent to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–90
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shymkent to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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