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 Atyrau which costs $190 - $370 and takes 4 days 7h.

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 14h 3m and costs $200 - $750.

How far is it from Helsinki to Almaty?

The distance between Helsinki and Almaty is 3946 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 $340 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 14h 3m 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 11:36 AM in Helsinki and 2:36 PM in Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3170+ hotels available in Almaty.

Helsinki to Almaty - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Almaty by plane, bus, train, 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
14h 3m
$203–703
Bus, train via Atyrau
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 St Petersburg Glavny to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
4. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Atyrautrain
5. Take the train from Atyrau to Almaty 2train
4d 7h
$192–366
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
$344–676
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
16h 14m
$354–687
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
19h 9m
$333–827

Helsinki to Almaty by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

4d 4hAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,946.5 km
Duration: 14h 3m

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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