There are 5 ways to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station 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$55–90Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
17h 22m$18–240Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
22h$22Drive 1,194.5 km
- Drive from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almatycar 1,194.5 km
10h 37m$47–67Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train 114Ц
22h 26m$120–240
Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty is to bus which costs $22 - $23 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 22m.
The distance between Astana-Nurly Zhol Station and Almaty is 986 km. The road distance is 1194.5 km.
The best way to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 17h 22m and costs $18 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty, including transfers.
Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $240 and takes 17h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $23 and takes 22h.
What companies run services between Astana-Nurly Zhol Station, 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 Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 17h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–290
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–26
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $170–240
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $170–240
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty is 1194 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Astana-Nurly Zhol Station to Almaty.
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