There are 4 ways to get from Semey to Almaty by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane PLX - ALA
2h 30m$69–135Train via Almaty 1
cheapest- Take the train from Semey to Almaty 1train 031Ц / ...
21h 9m$20–35Drive 992.7 km
- Drive from Semey to Almatycar 992.7 km
17h 57m$39–56Train
- Take the train from Semey to Almaty 2train 301Н
22h 6m$95–180
Semey to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semey to Almaty is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $20 - $35 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Semey to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $65 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semey and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Semey and Almaty is 841 km. The road distance is 992.7 km.
The best way to get from Semey to Almaty without a car is to train via Almaty 1 which takes 21h 9m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Semey to Almaty, including transfers.
Semey to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Semey station.
The best way to get from Semey to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train via Almaty 1, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 21h 9m.
Semey to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Almaty is 993 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Semey to Almaty.
What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Semey to Almaty 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $20–34 and the journey takes 20h.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Semey to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–34
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $20–22
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–34
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