There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Zhabagly by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubastrain 001Х / ...
9h 43m$14–147Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the taxi from Taraz bus station to Zhabaglytaxi
10h 35m$24–31Drive 595.2 km
- Drive from Almaty to Zhabaglycar 595.2 km
7h 18m$38–55Fly 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
6h 2m$47–181Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Tjulkubastrain 021Ц / ...
13h 12m$18–31Fly 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 19m$149–397
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Zhabagly is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $17 - $35 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Zhabagly is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $45 - $190.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Zhabagly. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Tjulkubas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Almaty and Zhabagly is 681 km. The road distance is 595.2 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Zhabagly without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $14 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Almaty to Zhabagly, including transfers.
Almaty to Zhabagly train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Zhabagly train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tjulkubas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Zhabagly is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Almaty to Zhabagly.
There are four+ hotels available in Zhabagly.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Zhabagly, 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 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
- 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 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
- $16–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–17
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–28
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 Almaty 1 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- 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
- 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 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 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
- $10–15
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- $13–16
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