There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Urzhar by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Maqanshybus 421
- Take the taxi from Maqanshy to Urzhartaxi
14h 53m$32–80Drive 757 km
cheapest- Drive from Almaty to Urzharcar 757 km
10h 34m$30–43Fly to Tacheng Airport, drive
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tacheng Airport (TCG)plane ALA - TCG
- Drive from Tacheng Airport (TCG) to Urzharcar
11h 17m$138–445Fly to Oskemen Airport, drive
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Oskemen Airport (UKK)plane ALA - UKK
- Drive from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Urzharcar
10h$78–188Fly to Semey Airport, drive
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane ALA - PLX
- Drive from Semey Airport (PLX) to Urzharcar
10h 37m$84–161
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tacheng Airport (TCG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Urzhar is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Urzhar is to fly and drive which takes 10h and costs $75 - $190.
The distance between Almaty and Urzhar is 850 km. The road distance is 757 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Urzhar without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 53m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 14h 53m to get from Almaty to Urzhar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Urzhar is 757 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Almaty to Urzhar.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Urzhar, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Almaty to Urzhar. However, you can take the bus to Maqanshy then take the taxi to Urzhar. Alternatively, you can drive from Almaty to Urzhar in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Oskemen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tacheng Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Oskemen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–160
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tacheng Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tacheng Airport via Yining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–420
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tacheng Airport via Yining
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–420
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Maqanshy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–60
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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