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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Almaty is to train which costs $80 - $140 and takes 3 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sochi to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Sochi and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Sochi to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Sochi and arriving at Almaty 2 via Volgograd 1 and Atyrau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Sochi to Almaty?

The distance between Sochi and Almaty is 3011 km. The road distance is 4088 km.

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

The best way to get from Sochi to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Sochi to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sochi to Almaty train from?

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

Train or fly from Sochi to Almaty?

The best way to get from Sochi to Almaty is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Sochi. It is currently 10:35 AM in Sochi and 12:35 PM in Almaty.

Where does the Sochi to Almaty train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sochi to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Almaty is 4088 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Sochi to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 2999+ hotels available in Almaty.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sochi 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 Sochi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)AER - ALA
7h 39m
$260–737
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sochi to Volgograd-1
2. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau
3. Take the train from Atyrau to Almaty 2
3d 5h
$82–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station 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 13h
$134–220
Drive 4,088 km
1. Drive from Sochi to Almaty4,088 km
2d 12h
$335–484
Train to Krasnodar, fly
1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)KRR - ALA
14h 20m
$289–927
Train via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Mamaika to Ust-Labinskaya
2. Take the train from Ust-Labinskaya to Volgograd-1
3. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Beineu330 / ...
4. Take the train from Beineu to Almaty 2
3d 22h
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sochi to Ershov346C
2. Take the train from Ershov to Almaty 2008Ж
3d 22h
$252–467

Sochi to Almaty by train

3Weekly Trains

3d 5hAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,011.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Azimuth flies from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Almaty 2 via Volgograd-1, Volgograd 1, and Atyrau in around 3d 5h.

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