There are 5 ways to get from Taraz 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 from Taraz Airport
best- Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane DMB - ALA
2h$142–302Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taraz to Almaty 2train 012X / ...
7h 35m$10–140Drive 494.9 km
- Drive from Taraz to Almatycar 494.9 km
5h 52m$20–28Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
6h 40m$47–189Train via Kulan
- Take the train from Taraz to Turksibtrain 056X / ...
- Take the train from Turksib to Almaty 2train 077X / ...
10h 50m$22–224
Taraz to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Almaty is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h and costs $140 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Taraz and Almaty is 489 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $10 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Taraz to Almaty, including transfers.
Taraz to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $140 and takes 7h 35m.
Taraz to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Almaty is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Taraz to Almaty.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Taraz to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Taraz Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–290
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–13
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–13
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–16
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–26
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
Train from Taraz to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–18
Train from Turksib to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–14
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–23
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $100–140
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Taraz to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
Train from Turksib to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
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