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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Astana 1 to Almaty

Composite routes from Astana 1 to Almaty

Cheapest
16 h 19 min
Car
1215 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane
Other
26 h 9 min
974 km.
from $38.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.68–$470.04

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$330.30

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$470.04

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$330.30

Qazaq Air

Website:
flyqazaq.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.73–$139.74

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$165.15

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana-1 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.97–$43.19
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Janaarqa
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.35–$20.33
Train from Janaarqa to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.07–$36.84

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana-1 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$33.03

Bus operators

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to bus which costs $19.82 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $29.35 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Astana 1 and Almaty?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saparzhai bus station station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Astana 1 and Almaty?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana-1 and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Astana 1 to Almaty?

The distance between Astana 1 and Almaty is 992 km. The road distance is 1215.2 km.

How do I travel from Astana 1 to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 17h 6m and costs $11.96 - $36.96 .

How long does it take to get from Astana 1 to Almaty?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Astana 1 to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana 1 to Almaty bus from?

Astana 1 to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Where do I catch the Astana 1 to Almaty train from?

Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana-1 station.

Train, bus or fly from Astana 1 to Almaty?

The best way to get from Astana 1 to Almaty is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $29.35 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $36.96 and takes 17h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $19.82 and takes 20h.

Where does the Astana 1 to Almaty bus arrive?

Astana 1 to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where does the Astana 1 to Almaty train arrive?

Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.

Can I drive from Astana 1 to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana 1 to Almaty is 1215 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Astana 1 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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