There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy by plane, 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
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG)plane ALA - ULG
13h 19m$430–1,200Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Astana 1train 105Т / ...
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus Мт950/1 / ...
2d 1h$67–84Drive 1,599.8 km
- Drive from Almaty to Ölgiicar 1,599.8 km
23h 10m$206–298Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus Мт950/1 / ...
2d 6h$67–76Train, bus via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Astana 1train 043T
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus Мт950/1 / ...
2d 11h$69–84
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy is to train and bus which costs $65 - $85 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy is to fly which takes 13h 19m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Bayan-Ölgiy. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Ölgii via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Almaty and Bayan-Ölgiy is 1191 km. The road distance is 1599.8 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy, including transfers.
Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy is to fly which takes 13h 19m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $80 and takes 2 days 6h.
Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Bayan-Ölgiy is 2h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 23:02 in Almaty and 01:02 in Bayan-Ölgiy.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?
Hunnu Air LLC, MIAT, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ölgii via Saparzhai bus station in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- miat.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Ölgii Airport via Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Ölgii Airport via Nur-Sultan, Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–85
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $21–27
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $24–26
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–40
Train from Almaty 1 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $24–26
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–40
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy is 1600 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Almaty to Bayan-Ölgiy.
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