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

The cheapest way to get from Samara to Almaty is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Samara to Almaty is to bus and fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Samara and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Samara to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Samara and arriving at Almaty 2 via Kandagach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Samara to Almaty?

The distance between Samara and Almaty is 2327 km. The road distance is 2992 km.

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

The best way to get from Samara to Almaty without a car is to train via Kandyagash which takes 2 days 3h and costs $40 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Samara to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samara to Almaty train from?

Samara to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Samara station.

Train or bus from Samara to Almaty?

The best way to get from Samara to Almaty is to train via Kandyagash which takes 2 days 3h and costs $40 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Samara and Almaty?

Almaty is 1h ahead of Samara. It is currently 9:06 AM in Samara and 10:06 AM in Almaty.

Where does the Samara to Almaty train arrive?

Samara to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Kandagach station.

Can I drive from Samara to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samara to Almaty is 2992 km. It takes approximately 34h 12m to drive from Samara to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Almaty.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Samara to Almaty by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Kurumoch International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Uliytsa Dybenko to Airport Kurumoch T2
2. Fly from Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)KUF - ALA
11h 47m
$553–1,803
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samara to Kandagach318
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Almaty 2041X / ...
2d 3h
$43–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samara Central Bus station to Ufa South Bus Terminal660
2. Take the bus from Ufa South Bus Terminal to Yekaterinburg Yuzhniy bus station
3. Take the bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy Bus station
4. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
2d 14h
$89–137
Drive 2,992 km
1. Drive from Samara to Almaty2,992 km
34h 12m
$245–354
Bus to Oral Ak Zhol Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Samara Central Bus station to Uralsk Bus station
2. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)URA - ALA
8h 55m
$118–312
Train
1. Take the train from Samara to Ershov345E
2. Take the train from Ershov to Almaty 2008Ж
2d 18h
$217–416

Samara to Almaty by train

4Weekly Trains

2d 3hAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,327.5 km
Duration: 11h 47m

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

You can take a train from Samara to Almaty 2 via Kandagach in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samara Central Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Ufa South Bus Terminal, Yekaterinburg Yuzhniy bus station, Chkalovskaya, Uralskaya, Yekaterinburg Severnyi, and Karagandy Bus station in around 2d 14h.

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