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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Almaty is to train via Novokazalinsk which costs $50 - $95 and takes 3 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina and arriving at Almaty 2 via Moscow Vostochny Station and Kamensk-Uralskii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Moscow to Almaty?

The distance between Moscow and Almaty is 3169 km. The road distance is 3841.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 3 days 3h and costs $220 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Moscow to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Almaty train from?

Moscow to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moscow Vostochny Station.

Train or fly from Moscow to Almaty?

The best way to get from Moscow to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $420 and takes 3 days 3h.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 8:07 AM in Moscow and 10:07 AM in Almaty.

Where does the Moscow to Almaty train arrive?

Moscow to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kamensk-Uralskii station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Almaty is 3842 km. It takes approximately 45h 50m to drive from Moscow to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Almaty.

Moscow to Almaty - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Moscow to Almaty by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)VKO - ALA
7h 43m
$171–354
Train via Novokazalinsk
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kazaly306Й
2. Take the train from Kazaly to Almaty 2077X
3d 9h
$53–95
Train
1. Take the train from Moscow Vostochny Station to Kamensk-Uralskii145А
2. Take the train from Kamensk-Uralskii to Almaty 2114Ц
3d 3h
$221–411
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Asian Express Terminal
2. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristan
3. Drive from Shahristan to Zomin
4. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus station
5. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
4d
$176–186
Drive 3,841.5 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Almaty3,841.5 km
45h 50m
$315–455
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)SVO - ALA
8h 19m
$505–706
Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)DME - ALA
10h 37m
$194–438
Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)ZIA - ALA
12h 11m
$434–1,706
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Belovodskaya318
2. Take the train from Belovodskaya to Almaty 1385
4d 17h

Moscow to Almaty by train

2Weekly Trains

3d 9hAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,168.6 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

SCAT and Uzbekistan fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina to Almaty 2 via Cherkizovskaya, Moscow Vostochny Station, and Kamensk-Uralskii in around 3d 3h.

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