There are 4 ways to get from Aktobe 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
best- Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane AKX - ALA
3h 10m$84–294Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aktobe to Almaty 2train 028Т
35h 2m$35–290Drive 2,169.3 km
- Drive from Aktobe to Almatycar 2,169.3 km
29h 36m$84–122Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Aktobe to Almaty 1train 024Ц
44h 4m$35–60
Aktobe to Almaty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aktobe to Almaty is to train via Almaty 1 which costs $35 - $60 and takes 44h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aktobe to Almaty is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $80 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aktobe and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35h 2m.
The distance between Aktobe and Almaty is 1703 km. The road distance is 2169.3 km.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 35h 2m and costs $35 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Aktobe to Almaty, including transfers.
Aktobe to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Aktobe station.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Almaty is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $80 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $290 and takes 35h 2m.
Aktobe to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aktobe to Almaty is 2169 km. It takes approximately 29h 36m to drive from Aktobe to Almaty.
What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and Air Astana fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Aktobe to Almaty 2 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 35h 2m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–170
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–650
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $95–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $110–150
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $35–45
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $150–220
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $220–290
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–60
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $36–38
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–60
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