There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Semey by plane, train, or car
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Almaty to Semey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $90 - $160.
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 1017.6 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Semey without a car is to train which takes 22h 47m and costs $95 - $180.
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 $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $180 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 1018 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m 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 $95–180 and the journey takes 22h 47m.
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- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- 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
- $95–180
- 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)
- $95–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–180
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shamalgan to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
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