There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Semey by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane ALA - PLX
3h 27m$59–206Train via Matay
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Mataitrain 351Ц / ...
- Take the train from Matai to Semeytrain 032Ц
23h 8m$18–30Train
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Semeytrain 301Ц
22h 47m$95–190Drive 1,020.4 km
- Drive from Almaty to Semeycar 1,020.4 km
18h 13m$40–57
Almaty to Semey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to train via Matay which costs $18 - $30 and takes 23h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $210.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Semey. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 22h 47m.
The distance between Almaty and Semey is 841 km. The road distance is 1020.4 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Semey without a car is to train which takes 22h 47m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Almaty to Semey, including transfers.
Almaty to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 22h 47m.
Almaty to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Semey is 1020 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Almaty to Semey.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Semey Airport (PLX) twice daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Semey 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–190 and the journey takes 22h 47m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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)
- $95–140
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–190
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 2 to Matai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- 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)
- $9–13
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
Train from Matai to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- 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)
- $13–17
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–14
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