There are 3 ways to get from Shelek to Almaty by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Shelek to Almaty is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Shelek to Almaty is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Shelek to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Shelek and arriving at Almaty 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Shelek and Almaty is 174 km. The road distance is 132.7 km.
The best way to get from Shelek to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Shelek to Almaty, including transfers.
Shelek to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Shelek station.
Shelek to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Almaty 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shelek to Almaty is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Shelek to Almaty.
There are 3396+ hotels available in Almaty.
What companies run services between Shelek, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains) operates a train from Shelek to Almaty 1 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shelek to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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