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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Almaty is to bus and train which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3 days 13h.

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 10h 24m and costs $210 - $550.

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 Saratov 1 Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Sochi to Almaty?

The distance between Sochi and Almaty is 3011 km. The road distance is 4087.5 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 bus and train which takes 3 days 13h and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m 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 10h 24m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 3 days 16h.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Sochi. It is currently 9:23 AM in Sochi and 11:23 AM in Almaty.

Where does the Sochi to Almaty train arrive?

Sochi to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Saratov 1 Pass 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 3556+ 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, bus, 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.

Fly from Sochi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane AER - ALA
10h 24m
$211–529
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Astrakhan to Aksarayskaya-1train
4. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Nukustrain
5. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus
6. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
3d 13h
$145–243
Train
1. Take the train from Sochi to Saratov 1 Passtrain 014C / ...
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Almaty 2train 008Ж
3d 16h
$276–528
Drive 4,087.5 km
1. Drive from Sochi to Almatycar 4,087.5 km
2d 12h
$335–484
Train to Krasnodar, fly
1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KRR - ALA
16h 10m
$207–676
Train via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Mamaika to Ust-Labinskayatrain
2. Take the train from Ust-Labinskaya to Volgograd-1train
3. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Beineutrain 330 / ...
4. Take the train from Beineu to Almaty 2train
3d 22h
Train via Yershov
1. Take the train from Sochi to Ershovtrain 346C
2. Take the train from Ershov to Almaty 2train 008Ж
3d 22h
$271–517

Sochi to Almaty by train

3Weekly Trains

3d 22hAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,011.4 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

Uzbekistan, Azimuth, and four other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Almaty 2 via Saratov 1 Pass in around 3d 16h.

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