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How to get fromMakhachkala to Almatyby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Makhachkala to Almaty by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Uytash Airport (MCX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane MCX - ALA
    7h 53m
    $118–479

  2. Train via Beyneu

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Astrahan 1train train
    2. Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain train
    3. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Beineutrain train
    4. Take the train from Beineu to Almaty 2train train
    3d 4h
    $114–242

  3. Drive 3,536.7 km

    1. Drive from Makhachkala to Almatycar car 3,536.7 km
    2d 4h
    $290–419

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Astrahan 1train train
    2. Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrautrain train
    3. Take the train from Atyrau to Almaty 1train train
    3d 5h
    $119–224

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Urbahtrain train 133Э / ...
    2. Take the train from Urbah to Almaty 2train train 008Ж
    3d 9h
    $255–499

Makhachkala to Almaty by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Uzbekistan, S7 Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Uytash Airport (MCX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mahachkala to Almaty 2 via Astrahan 1, Astrakhan, Ganjuschkino, and Beineu in around 3d 4h.

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