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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Almaty is to train and fly which costs $290 - $700 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Almaty is to train and fly which takes 12h 47m and costs $370 - $800.

How far is it from Bern to Almaty?

The distance between Bern and Almaty is 5377 km. The road distance is 6490.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Almaty without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 12h and costs $550 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Bern to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bern and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h ahead of Bern. It is currently 12:49 AM in Bern and 3:49 AM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Bern to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Almaty is 6490 km. It takes approximately 3 days 1h to drive from Bern to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3445+ hotels available in Almaty.

Bern to Almaty - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Almaty by train, plane, 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.

Train to Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane BSL - ALA
13h 13m
$324–1,022
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane MXP - ALA
14h 9m
$298–664
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Rīgabus
4. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Passtrain
6. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Almaty 2train
5d 12h
$590–1,211
Drive 6,490.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Almatycar 6,490.1 km
3d 1h
$1,309–1,890
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane ZRH - ALA
12h 47m
$371–797
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane GVA - ALA
14h 20m
$356–788
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane FRA - ALA
14h 33m
$375–976

Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

26Weekly Planes

11h 12mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,376.7 km
Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Bern to Almaty. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Almaty 2 via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Riga Central Bus Station, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Moskovsky Railway Terminal, and Kazan-Pass in around 5d 12h.

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