There are 5 ways to get from Astana 1 to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
4h 20m$55–91Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
16h 53m$22–45Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
20h$23Drive 1,204.4 km
- Drive from Astana 1 to Almatycar 1,204.4 km
10h 48m$47–68Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train 044Ц
25h 37m$25–45
Astana 1 to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to bus which costs $23 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $55 - $95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saparzhai bus station station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Astana 1 and Almaty is 991 km. The road distance is 1204.4 km.
The best way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Astana 1 to Almaty, including transfers.
Astana 1 to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 16h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $23 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Astana 1, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, Qazaq Air, and four other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2 6 times a week. Tickets cost $22–28 and the journey takes 16h 53m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $65–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–90
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $22–28
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Astana 1 to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana 1 to Almaty is 1204 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Astana 1 to Almaty.
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