There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Abay by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
- Take the taxi from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Abaytaxi
4h 4m$57–120Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Passtrain 003Ц / ...
13h 10m$18–198Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
17h 40m$21–29Drive 1,017.8 km
- Drive from Almaty to Abaycar 1,017.8 km
9h 23m$40–57Train via Zharyk
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shariktrain 073Т / ...
- Take the train from Sharik to Karabastrain 869Г
18h 47m
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to bus which costs $20 - $30 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Abay is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $120.
The distance between Almaty and Abay is 827 km. The road distance is 1017.8 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Abay without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $18 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Almaty to Abay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Almaty to Abay is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $18 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $30 and takes 17h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Abay is 1018 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Almaty to Abay.
There are six+ hotels available in Abay.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Abay, Qaraghandy Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 12h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 17h 14m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–1,000
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–55
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $14–20
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–27
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–20
Train from Almaty 2 to Sharik
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $19–25
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–19
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $100–140
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $140–200
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Sharik to Karabas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $7–9
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