There are 5 ways to get from Astana 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 12m$50–85Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
16h 53m$18–35Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
20h$22Drive 1,200.6 km
- Drive from Astana to Almatycar 1,200.6 km
10h 45m$47–68Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
25h 37m$18–35
Astana to Almaty by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Almaty is to bus which costs $22 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $50 - $90.
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 to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Astana and Almaty is 987 km. The road distance is 1200.6 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Astana to Almaty, including transfers.
Astana to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 16h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $22 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, 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 $18–26 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 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–450
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–26
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Astana to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Astana to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Almaty is 1201 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Astana to Almaty.
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