What is the cheapest way to get from Orenburg to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Orenburg to Almaty is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 33h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orenburg to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Orenburg to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Orenburg and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Orenburg to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Orenburg and arriving at Almaty 2 via Turksib and Tschemolgan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Orenburg to Almaty?

The distance between Orenburg and Almaty is 1901 km. The road distance is 2437.3 km.

How do I travel from Orenburg to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Orenburg to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $190 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Orenburg to Almaty?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Orenburg to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orenburg to Almaty train from?

Orenburg to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Orenburg station.

Train or fly from Orenburg to Almaty?

The best way to get from Orenburg to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Orenburg to Almaty train arrive?

Orenburg to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turksib station.

Can I drive from Orenburg to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Orenburg to Almaty is 2437 km. It takes approximately 33h 22m to drive from Orenburg to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3614+ hotels available in Almaty.

Orenburg to Almaty - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Orenburg to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Orenburg (REN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane REN - ALA
8h 36m
$119–491
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Orenburg Bus station to Sol-Iletskbus
2. Take the train from Iletsk-1 to Almaty 2train 008Ж
2d
$194–375
Drive 2,437.3 km
1. Drive from Orenburg to Almatycar 2,437.3 km
33h 22m
$200–289
Train
1. Take the train from Orenburg to Turksibtrain 318
2. Take the train from Turksib to Tschemolgantrain 077X / ...
2d 3h

Orenburg (REN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

33Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Red Wings, and four other airlines fly from Orenburg (REN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orenburg to Almaty 2 via Turksib and Tschemolgan in around 2d 3h.

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