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26 h 46 min
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Shalkar, Kazakhstan → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shalkar to Almaty

Composite routes from Shalkar to Almaty

Cheapest
26 h 46 min
Car
1902 km.
from $104
Other
11 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1436 km.
from $174.20
33 h 19 min
Train, bus via Shymkent, Train, bus via Shymkent
1436 km.
from $68.30
41 h 43 min
Train, Bus
1436 km.
from $112.67

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Aktobe International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$152.17

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
bishkekvokzal@mail.ru
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.62

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal

Phone:
+77252451241
Email:
samal@avokzal.kz
Website:
samal.avokzal.kz/route
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.87

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shalkar to Aktobe
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$16.30
Train from Shalkar to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
27h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$47.83
Train from Shalkar to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
16h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$32.61

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Shalkar to Aktobe
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.59–$26.09

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shalkar to Aktobe
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Shalkar to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
38h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$39.13
Train from Shalkar to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
21h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$25.00

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
info@railway.aknet.kg
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Shalkar to Aktobe
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Shalkar to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
19h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22
Train from Shalkar to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
35h 6m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shalkar to Aktobe
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shalkar to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Shalkar to Almaty is to train which costs $16.30 - $47.83 and takes 27h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shalkar to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Shalkar to Almaty is to train and fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $81.52 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Shalkar and Almaty?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shalkar and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 57m.

How far is it from Shalkar to Almaty?

The distance between Shalkar and Almaty is 2065 km. The road distance is 1902.2 km.

How do I travel from Shalkar to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Shalkar to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs $16.30 - $47.83 .

How long does it take to get from Shalkar to Almaty?

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Shalkar to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shalkar to Almaty train from?

Shalkar to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shalkar station.

Where does the Shalkar to Almaty train arrive?

Shalkar to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.

Can I drive from Shalkar to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Shalkar to Almaty is 1902 km. It takes approximately 26h 46m to drive from Shalkar to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3374+ hotels available in Almaty. Prices start at $35.65 per night.
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