There are 5 ways to get from Tyul’kubas to Almaty by train, plane, taxi, 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Tjulkubas to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
4h 45m$46–179Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 2train 012X / ...
9h 52m$12–150Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Tyul’kubas to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
12h 13m$26–27Drive 604.2 km
- Drive from Tyul’kubas to Almatycar 604.2 km
7h 29m$24–34Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
12h 1m$15–28
Tyul’kubas to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tyul’kubas to Almaty is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $15 - $28 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tyul’kubas to Almaty is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tjulkubas and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Tyul’kubas and Almaty is 735 km. The road distance is 604.2 km.
The best way to get from Tyul’kubas to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $12 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Tyul’kubas to Almaty, including transfers.
Tyul’kubas to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Tjulkubas station.
Tyul’kubas to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tyul’kubas to Almaty is 604 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Tyul’kubas to Almaty.
There are 3295+ hotels available in Almaty.
What companies run services between Tyul’kubas, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $12–15 and the journey takes 9h 52m. 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 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 Tjulkubas to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–17
Train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–17
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–28
Train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–17
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–28
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Tjulkubas to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $16–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $4–6
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
Train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $12–15
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Tjulkubas to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
Train from Tjulkubas to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $75–110
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $110–150
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Tjulkubas to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $9–12
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