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How to get fromAstana to Almaty 1by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Almaty 1 by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane NQZ - ALA
    4h 39m
    $51–91

  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train train 044Ц / ...
    24h 28m
    $18–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train train 106Т / ...
    18h 17m
    $21–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus A500
    20h 15m
    $28–30

  5. Drive 1,195.2 km

    1. Drive from Astana to Almaty 1car car 1,195.2 km
    10h 40m
    $47–67

  6. Train via Astana Nurly Zhol

    1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train train 114Ц
    23h 1m
    $120–240

Astana to Almaty 1 by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Almaty 1, 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.

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