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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty is to bus and train via Saksaul’skiy which costs $110 - $260 and takes 5 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 59m and costs $350 - $650.

How far is it from Helsinki to Almaty?

The distance between Helsinki and Almaty is 3944 km. The road distance is 6755.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 4h and costs $290 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Helsinki to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 11:52 PM in Helsinki and 2:52 AM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Almaty is 6756 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Helsinki to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3378+ hotels available in Almaty.

Helsinki to Almaty - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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

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

Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HEL - ALA
12h 59m
$353–605
Bus, train via Saksaul’skiy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Ulianovsk Centrtrain
4. Take the train from Ulyanovsk-Centr. to Saksaultrain
5. Take the train from Saksaul to Almaty 2train
5d 1h
$119–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Passtrain
4. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Almaty 2train
4d 4h
$290–592
Drive 6,755.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Almatycar 6,755.5 km
3d 15h
$1,429–2,064
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TLL - ALA
15h 17m
Ferry, bus to Riga International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
3. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane RIX - ALA
18h 26m

Helsinki to Almaty by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

4d 4hAverage Duration

$290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,944.2 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day.

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