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

The cheapest way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 25h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $700 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ashgabat and Almaty?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashgabat to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Ashgabat Bus Terminal and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Karakul’ and Tashkent bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 26m.

How far is it from Ashgabat to Almaty?

The distance between Ashgabat and Almaty is 1698 km. The road distance is 2082 km.

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

The best way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty without a car is to bus which takes 42h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Ashgabat to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashgabat to Almaty bus from?

Ashgabat to Almaty bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, depart from Ashgabat Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Ashgabat to Almaty?

The best way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $700 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 26m.

Where does the Ashgabat to Almaty bus arrive?

Ashgabat to Almaty bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, arrive at Turkmenabat Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ashgabat to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashgabat to Almaty is 2082 km. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Ashgabat to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3590+ hotels available in Almaty.

Ashgabat to Almaty - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashgabat to Almaty by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Ashgabat International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane ASB - ALA
8h 12m
$703–1,104
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
2. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar
3. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
4. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Tashkent Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train
40h 3m
$72–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
3. Take the bus from Karakul’ to Tashkent bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
42h 26m
Drive 2,082 km
1. Drive from Ashgabat to Almatycar 2,082 km
25h 54m
$81–117
Drive to Mashhad International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ashgabat to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car
2. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane MHD - ALA
14h 10m
$211–565

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

2Weekly Planes

7h 25mAverage Duration

$331Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,698.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

China Southern Airlines flies from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashgabat to Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Ashgabat Bus Terminal, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Olot, Karakul’, and Tashkent bus station in around 42h 26m.

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