There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Taraz Airport
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane ALA - DMB
3h 12m$175–306Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Taraztrain 001Х / ...
7h 51m$13–154Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
9h 22m$14–21Drive 470.3 km
- Drive from Almaty to Zhibek Zholycar 470.3 km
5h 30m$19–27Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus
6h 22m$50–83Train via Kulan
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
- Take the train from Turksib to Taraztrain 045Ц / ...
10h 58m$18–241
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy is to bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Zhibek Zholy station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Taraz bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Almaty and Zhibek Zholy is 519 km. The road distance is 470.3 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $12 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy, including transfers.
Almaty to Zhibek Zholy bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Zhibek Zholy train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $160 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Zhibek Zholy, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Taraz 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–390
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–29
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–17
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–15
Train from Almaty 2 to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–15
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–13
Train from Turksib to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $5–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 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)
- $100–150
Train from Almaty 2 to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–140
Train from Turksib to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–100
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turksib to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Zhibek Zholy bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty to Zhibek Zholy train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Zhibek Zholy is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Almaty to Zhibek Zholy.
There are 108+ hotels available in Zhibek Zholy.