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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Elista is to bus which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 10000 and takes 3 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Elista is to fly and bus which takes 15h 54m and costs RUB 19000 - RUB 80000.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Elista?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Elista. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Elista via Tashkent bus station and Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Almaty to Elista?

The distance between Almaty and Elista is 2606 km. The road distance is 3356.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Elista without a car is to train and bus via Beyneu which takes 2 days 22h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 56m to get from Almaty to Elista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Elista bus from?

Almaty to Elista bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Elista?

The best way to get from Almaty to Elista is to fly which takes 16h 56m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 55000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 10000 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Almaty to Elista bus arrive?

Almaty to Elista bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Elista?

Elista is 2h behind Almaty. It is currently 7:46 AM in Almaty and 5:46 AM in Elista.

Can I drive from Almaty to Elista?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Elista is 3357 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Almaty to Elista.

Almaty to Elista - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Almaty to Elista by plane, 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 to Elista Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Elista Airport (ESL)plane ALA - ESL
16h 56m
₽13,609–55,031
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Elistabus
3d 16h
₽8,270–9,582
Train, bus via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Beineutrain
2. Take the train from Beineu to Aksarayskaya-1train 329 / ...
3. Take the train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1train
4. Take the bus from Astrakhan Bus station to Elistabus
2d 22h
Drive 3,356.8 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Elistacar 3,356.8 km
2d 1h
₽21,170–30,578
Fly to Grozny Airport, bus
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane ALA - GRV
2. Take the bus from Groznyy Central bus station to Elistabus
24h 59m
₽21,595–51,513
Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane ALA - MRV
2. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyybus
3. Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Elistabus
15h 54m
₽19,670–79,095
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Atyrautrain
2. Take the train from Atyrau to Astrakhantrain
3. Take the bus from Astrakhan Bus station to Elistabus
2d 23h
₽8,450–14,186
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Passtrain 007Р
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Elistabus 2858
3d 3h
₽18,142–33,329

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Elista Airport (ESL) flights

6Weekly Planes

16h 46mAverage Duration

₽13,458Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,605.8 km
Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Elista, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Flyr, and Uzbekistan fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Elista Airport (ESL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Elista via Tashkent bus station and Krasnodar-1 Bus station in around 3d 16h.

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