There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
2h 10m$50–120Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
14h 24m$19–215Bus
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
16h 55m$26–27Drive 985.3 km
- Drive from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almatycar 985.3 km
8h 36m$39–56Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
21h 9m$20–215
Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty is to bus which costs $26 - $27 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $50 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda Airport (KGF) station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
The distance between Karaganda Airport (KGF) and Almaty is 772 km. The road distance is 985.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 14h 24m and costs $19 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty, including transfers.
Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
The best way to get from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $220 and takes 14h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $26 - $27 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Karaganda Airport (KGF), Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 13h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–500
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- 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)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–22
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- 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)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- 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)
- $22–30
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–22
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–160
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Website
- karaganda.avokzal.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty is 985 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty.
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