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How to get fromMecca to Almatyby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Almaty by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane JED - ALA
    10h 24m
    $379–639

  2. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane TIF - ALA
    13h 5m
    $290–761

  3. Drive  5,373.7 km

    1. Drive from Mecca to Almatycar car 5,373.7 km
    2d 19h
    $344–496

  4. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane MED - ALA
    12h 23m
    $464–779

Jeddah (JED) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,352.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Almaty. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can drive from Mecca to Almaty in around 2d 19h.

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