There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Aksu Canyon by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the taxi from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aksu Canyontaxi
4h 34m$50–93Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubastrain 001Х / ...
10h 57m$17–150Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Aksu Canyontaxi
15h 13mDrive 631.9 km
- Drive from Almaty to Aksu Canyoncar 631.9 km
8h 50m$25–36Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Tjulkubastrain 021Ц / ...
14h 26m$21–34
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Aksu Canyon is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Aksu Canyon is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 34m and costs $50 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Aksu Canyon. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Tjulkubas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Almaty and Aksu Canyon is 714 km. The road distance is 631.9 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Aksu Canyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs $17 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Almaty to Aksu Canyon, including transfers.
Almaty to Aksu Canyon train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Aksu Canyon train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tjulkubas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Aksu Canyon is 632 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Almaty to Aksu Canyon.
There are five+ hotels available in Aksu Canyon.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Aksu Canyon, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas twice daily. Tickets cost $12–15 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–460
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- 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
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Almaty 1 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- 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
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tjulkubas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- 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
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- $9–12
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.kz
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.kz
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