There are 5 ways to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Oskemen Airport
best- Fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane UKK - ALA
2h 28m$64–165Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almaty 2train 351Т
27h 6m$23–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oskemen Bus station to Semeybus
- Take the train from Semey to Almaty 2train 301Н
25h 51mDrive 971.3 km
- Drive from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almatycar 971.3 km
17h 26m$38–55Fly from Semey Airport
- Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane PLX - ALA
2h 30m$69–135
Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty is to train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 27h 6m.
The fastest way to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $60 - $170.
No, there is no direct train from East Kazakhstan to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Ust-Kamenogorsk and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.
The distance between East Kazakhstan and Almaty is 877 km. The road distance is 971.3 km.
The best way to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty, including transfers.
East Kazakhstan to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Ust-Kamenogorsk station.
The best way to get from East Kazakhstan to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 27h 6m.
East Kazakhstan to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kazakhstan to Almaty is 971 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from East Kazakhstan to Almaty.
What companies run services between East Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and Air Astana fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almaty 2 once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 27h 2m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–160
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Semey to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $95–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–180
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $20–22
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–35
- Phone
- +7 (7232) 76 50 40
- Website
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
Bus from Oskemen Bus station to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
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