There are 4 ways to get from Semey to Almaty by plane, train, or car
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Semey to Almaty by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Semey to Almaty is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Semey to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $85 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semey and arriving at Almaty 2. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 22h 45m.
The distance between Semey and Almaty is 841 km. The road distance is 1120.8 km.
The best way to get from Semey to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 22h 45m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Semey to Almaty, including transfers.
Semey to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Semey station.
The best way to get from Semey to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 22h 45m.
Semey to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Almaty is 1121 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Semey to Almaty.
What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Semey to Almaty 2 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–190 and the journey takes 22h 45m.
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- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
Flights from Semey Airport to Almaty International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Semey to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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)
- $95–140
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–190
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Semey to Shamalgan
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
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