What is the cheapest way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 44h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Yekaterinburg and Almaty?

No, there is no direct bus from Yekaterinburg to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Yekaterinburg Severnyi and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Karagandy Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Yekaterinburg and Almaty?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yekaterinburg-Pass and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 46h 22m.

How far is it from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

The distance between Yekaterinburg and Almaty is 1911 km. The road distance is 2314.6 km.

How do I travel from Yekaterinburg to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty without a car is to bus which takes 44h 10m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yekaterinburg to Almaty bus from?

Yekaterinburg to Almaty bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Yekaterinburg Severnyi station.

Where do I catch the Yekaterinburg to Almaty train from?

Yekaterinburg to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Yekaterinburg-Pass station.

Train, bus or fly from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

The best way to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 44h 10m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 46h 22m.

Where does the Yekaterinburg to Almaty bus arrive?

Yekaterinburg to Almaty bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.

Where does the Yekaterinburg to Almaty train arrive?

Yekaterinburg to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.

Can I drive from Yekaterinburg to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Yekaterinburg to Almaty is 2315 km. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Yekaterinburg to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3684+ hotels available in Almaty.

Yekaterinburg to Almaty - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yekaterinburg to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (SVX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane SVX - ALA
6h 8m
$91–411
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
44h 10m
$53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Yekaterinburg-Pass to Almaty 2train 114Ц
46h 22m
$190–360
Drive 2,314.6 km
1. Drive from Yekaterinburg to Almatycar 2,314.6 km
24h 56m
$190–274

Yekaterinburg to Almaty by train

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Distance: 1,910.6 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Yekaterinburg, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Red Wings and S7 Airlines fly from Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (SVX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Karagandy Bus station in around 44h 10m.

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