There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Aqtoghay by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi, train
best- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taldykorganbus 179
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Mulalytaxi
- Take the train from Mulaly to Mataitrain
- Take the train from Matay to Aktogaytrain
10h 40m$88–155Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Aktogaytrain 351Ц / ...
13h 23m$14–140Drive 517.9 km
- Drive from Almaty to Aqtoghaycar 517.9 km
8h 38m$20–29Fly, train
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane ALA - PLX
- Take the train from Zhana-Semey to Aktogaytrain
13h$81–264
Almaty to Aqtoghay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Aqtoghay is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Aqtoghay is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs $20 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Aktogay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Almaty and Aqtoghay is 551 km. The road distance is 517.9 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Aqtoghay without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 10h 40m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Almaty to Aqtoghay, including transfers.
Almaty to Aqtoghay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Aqtoghay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Aktogay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Aqtoghay is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Almaty to Aqtoghay.
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What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Aqtoghay, East Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Aktogay once daily. Tickets cost $14–26 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Mulaly to Matai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–9
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–17
Train from Almaty 2 to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–16
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–26
Train from Zhana-Semey to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $21–24
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Matay to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Almaty 2 to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $100–140
Train from Zhana-Semey to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taldykorgan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- $24–29
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