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

The cheapest way to get from Yessentuki to Almaty is to fly which costs $170 - $370 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yessentuki to Almaty is to fly which takes 11h 30m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct train between Yessentuki and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Yessentuki to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Essentuki and arriving at Almaty 2 via Saratov 1 Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Yessentuki to Almaty?

The distance between Yessentuki and Almaty is 2761 km. The road distance is 3604.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Yessentuki to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 14h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Yessentuki to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yessentuki to Almaty train from?

Yessentuki to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Essentuki station.

Train or fly from Yessentuki to Almaty?

The best way to get from Yessentuki to Almaty is to fly which takes 11h 30m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 3 days 16h.

What is the time difference between Yessentuki and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Yessentuki. It is currently 3:38 AM in Yessentuki and 5:38 AM in Almaty.

Where does the Yessentuki to Almaty train arrive?

Yessentuki to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Saratov 1 Pass station.

Can I drive from Yessentuki to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Yessentuki to Almaty is 3605 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Yessentuki to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3295+ hotels available in Almaty.

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

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

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1. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane MRV - ALA
11h 30m
$172–363
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Volgograd Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Volzhskybus
3. Take the train from Volzhsky to Beineutrain 330 / ...
4. Take the train from Beineu to Almaty 2train
3d 14h
Drive 3,604.5 km
1. Drive from Yessentuki to Almatycar 3,604.5 km
2d 6h
$296–427
Train
1. Take the train from Essentuki to Saratov 1 Passtrain 059С / ...
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Almaty 2train 008Ж
3d 16h
$242–451

Yessentuki to Almaty by train

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3d 16hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,761.2 km
Duration: 11h 30m

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

S7 Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essentuki to Almaty 2 via Saratov 1 Pass in around 3d 16h.

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