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How to get fromShimla to Almatyby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shimla to Almaty by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane IXC - ALA
    13h 10m
    $146–469

  2. Drive  2,511.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Almatycar car 2,511.9 km
    38h 56m
    $297–428

  3. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane DED - ALA
    14h 21m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Almaty. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimla to Almaty in around 38h 56m.

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