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How to get fromAstana to Almatyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane UGC - ALA
    3h 32m
    $113–284

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shavat to Tashkent Centraltrain train 123F
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train 001Ь
    33h 40m
    $35–53

  3. Train via Urgench

    1. Take the train from Urgench to Tashkent Centraltrain train 751М
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train 001Ь
    26h 57m
    $77–119

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Urgench to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 23m
    $48

  5. Drive 1,745.1 km

    1. Drive from Astana to Almatycar car 1,745.1 km
    24h 16m
    $154–223

  6. Train via Saryagash

    1. Take the train from Shavat to Tashkent Centraltrain train 123F
    2. Take the train from Saryagash to Almaty 1train train 088Х
    38h 31m
    $36–62

Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,393.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Astana, Uzbekistan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, Uzbekistan, and Air Astana fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Astana to Almaty 2 via Urgench and Tashkent Central in around 26h 57m.

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