There are 6 ways to get from Sayram to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
2h 17m$44–80Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Mankent to Almaty 2train 077X / ...
14h 32m$12–173Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
11h 20m$18Train via Shymkent
- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 2train 026T / ...
11h 25m$14–173Drive 660.5 km
- Drive from Sayram to Almatycar 660.5 km
8h 19m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Mankent to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
13h 30m$14–173
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sayram to Almaty is to bus which costs $17 - $19 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sayram to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sayram station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sayram to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Sayram and Almaty is 665 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.
The best way to get from Sayram to Almaty without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $17 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Sayram to Almaty, including transfers.
Sayram to Almaty bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Sayram to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Sayram to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $19 and takes 11h 20m, you could also train via Shymkent, which costs $13 - $180 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Sayram, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $15 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–410
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–16
Train from Mankent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $23–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–15
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
Train from Mankent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–21
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
Train from Mankent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–21
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $85–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
Train from Mankent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $85–120
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
Train from Mankent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $85–120
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
- Phone
- +77252451241
- samal@avokzal.kz
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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More Questions & Answers
Sayram to Almaty bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Sayram to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sayram to Almaty is 661 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Sayram to Almaty.
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