There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Dushanbe by plane, bus, car, or train
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 Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane ALA - DYU
4h 30m$118–351Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Zominbus
- Drive from Zomin to Shahristancar
- Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminalbus
24h 22m$38–52Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Dashtobodtrain
- Drive from Dashtobod to Shahristancar
- Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminalbus
25h 51m$48–64Drive 1,201.2 km
- Drive from Almaty to Dushanbecar 1,201.2 km
16h 28m$47–68Train
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbetrain 302
37h 52m$52–70Train via Saryagash
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Saryagashtrain 087Т
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbetrain 302
43h 45m$63–94
Almaty to Dushanbe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Dushanbe is to bus and drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 24h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Dushanbe. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Dushanbe via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 52m.
The distance between Almaty and Dushanbe is 894 km. The road distance is 1201.2 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Dushanbe without a car is to train which takes 37h 52m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Almaty to Dushanbe, including transfers.
Almaty to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 37h 52m.
Almaty to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Dushanbe is 1201 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Almaty to Dushanbe.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?
Somon Air and Air Astana fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Dushanbe via Tashkent Central in around 37h 52m.
- Website
- somonair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Dushanbe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Dushanbe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–65
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–21
Train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–65
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–21
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Dashtobod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $18–20
- Econom class
- $13
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- info@railway.tj
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbe
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbe
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 1 to Saryagash
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–33
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- avtovokzal.toshkent@mail.ru
- Website
- UZ Trans
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Zomin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
- Phone
- 1616
Bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Book at
- Asian Express/ZUD
Bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Book at
- Asian Express/ZUD
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