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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Russia is to bus which costs RUB 7500 - RUB 9500 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Russia is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 28000.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Russia?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Russia. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Biblioteka Imeni Lenina via Petropavlovsk, Kurgan and Komsomolskaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Almaty to Russia?

The distance between Almaty and Russia is 3172 km. The road distance is 3842.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Russia without a car is to train via Kurgan which takes 2 days 14h and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 32000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Almaty to Russia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Russia train from?

Almaty to Russia train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Russia?

The best way to get from Almaty to Russia is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 28000. Alternatively, you can train via Kurgan, which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 32000 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs RUB 7500 - RUB 9500 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Almaty to Russia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Almaty to Russia?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Russia is 3842 km. It takes approximately 46h 16m to drive from Almaty to Russia.

Almaty to Russia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Almaty to Russia 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 Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ALA - VKO
8h 26m
₽14,222–27,383
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 Kazan Stolichnyy Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Moscow Kotelniki Bus Stationbus
2d 18h
₽7,805–9,251
Train via Kurgan
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsktrain
2. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kurgantrain
3. Take the train from Kurgan to Kazansky Railway Terminaltrain
2d 14h
₽8,002–31,749
Drive 3,842.2 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Moscowcar 3,842.2 km
46h 16m
₽24,541–35,447
Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane ALA - SVO
8h 59m
₽41,356–54,456
Fly to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ)plane ALA - GOJ
11h 4m
₽19,313–60,236
Fly to Pulkovo Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane ALA - LED
9h 2m
₽14,759–42,754
Fly to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane ALA - DME
11h 57m
₽16,456–33,842
Fly to Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)plane ALA - ZIA
11h 52m
₽27,505–115,545
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Passtrain 007Р
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
3d 6h
₽18,582–33,750
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
2. Take the train from Turksib to Paveletsky Rail Terminaltrain 317
3d 7h
₽20,716–41,550

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

27Weekly Planes

7h 24mAverage Duration

₽13,299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,171.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Russia?

SCAT, Uzbekistan, and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina via Petropavlovsk, Kurgan, Kazansky Railway Terminal, and Komsomolskaya in around 2d 14h.

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