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

The cheapest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Almaty is to train via Atyrau which costs $80 - $140 and takes 3 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $300 - $1,100.

Is there a direct train between Pyatigorsk and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Pyatigorsk to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Piatigorsk and arriving at Almaty 2 via Volgograd 1 and Atyrau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Pyatigorsk to Almaty?

The distance between Pyatigorsk and Almaty is 2745 km. The road distance is 3587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Almaty without a car is to train via Atyrau which takes 3 days 4h and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Pyatigorsk to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pyatigorsk to Almaty train from?

Pyatigorsk to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Piatigorsk station.

Train or fly from Pyatigorsk to Almaty?

The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $300 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train via Atyrau, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 3 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Pyatigorsk and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Pyatigorsk. It is currently 4:36 AM in Pyatigorsk and 6:36 AM in Almaty.

Where does the Pyatigorsk to Almaty train arrive?

Pyatigorsk to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Volgograd 1 station.

Can I drive from Pyatigorsk to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Pyatigorsk to Almaty is 3587 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Pyatigorsk to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3434+ hotels available in Almaty.

Pyatigorsk to Almaty - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Pyatigorsk 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 Mineralnye Vody Airport
best
1. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)MRV - ALA
7h 4m
$300–1,100
Train via Atyrau
cheapest
1. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Volgograd 1
2. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau
3. Take the train from Atyrau to Almaty 2
3d 4h
$82–132
Bus, train via Tashkent
1. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Elista
2. Take the bus from Elista to Astrakhan Bus station
3. Take the train from Astrakhan to Aksarayskaya-1
4. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Nukus
5. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus station
6. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
3d 8h
$125–202
Drive 3,587.3 km
1. Drive from Pyatigorsk to Almaty3,587.3 km
2d 5h
$294–425
Bus to Tbilisi International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)TBS - ALA
13h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Volgograd Bus station516
2. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Beineu330 / ...
3. Take the train from Beineu to Almaty 2
3d 14h
Train
1. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Saratov 1 Pass059С / ...
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Almaty 2008Ж
3d 16h
$247–470

Pyatigorsk to Almaty by train

3Weekly Trains

3d 4hAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,745.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

Azimuth flies from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Piatigorsk to Almaty 2 via Volgograd 1 and Atyrau in around 3d 4h.

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