There are 5 ways to get from Turkestan to Almaty by plane, train, bus, 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 Turkistan
best- Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HSA - ALA
2h 38m$49–215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turkestan to Almaty 2train 077X
19h 5m$16–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain 022T / ...
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
15h 44m$22–118Drive 818.6 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Almatycar 818.6 km
10h 33m$32–46Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
6h 46m$47–188
Turkestan to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Almaty is to train which costs $16 - $170 and takes 19h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $45 - $220.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Turkestan and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 5m.
The distance between Turkestan and Almaty is 726 km. The road distance is 818.6 km.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Almaty without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $22 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Turkestan to Almaty, including transfers.
Turkestan to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Turkestan station.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $45 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $170 and takes 19h 5m.
Turkestan to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkestan to Almaty is 819 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Turkestan to Almaty.
What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr flies from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Turkestan to Almaty 2 once daily. Tickets cost $19–33 and the journey takes 19h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Turkistan to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
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 Turkistan to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
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 Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–33
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $19–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $9–12
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–20
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $19–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $9–12
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–170
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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