Rome2Rio

How to get fromBusan to Almatyby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry or bus

Find Transport to Almaty

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Busan to Almaty by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planePUS - ALA
    11h 27m
    $401–651

  2. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeTAE - ALA
    14h 43m
    $220–734

  3. Train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Pyeongtaek Jije Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Rizhao Portferry
    3. Take the train from Rizhao West to Shangqiutrain
    4. Take the train from Shangqiu to Ürümqitrain
    5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
    6. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
    7. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
    3d 10h

  4. Ferry, car ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
    3. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ürümqitrain
    4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
    5. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
    6. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
    5d 10h

  5. Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4 to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus
    3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeICN - ALA
    12h 31m
    $258–443

  6. Train to Gimpo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeGMP - ALA
    15h 50m
    $358–533

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and five other airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Kazakhstan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Busan

Trips to Almaty

Popular routes