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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Almaty is to fly which costs $300 - $500 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Almaty is to fly which takes 12h 51m and costs $300 - $500.

How far is it from Zurich to Almaty?

The distance between Zurich and Almaty is 5215 km. The road distance is 6364.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Almaty without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 17h and costs $410 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Zurich to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Almaty?

Almaty is 4h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 4:57 AM in Zurich and 8:57 AM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Zurich to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Almaty is 6364 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Zurich to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3243+ hotels available in Almaty.

Zurich to Almaty - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane ZRH - ALA
12h 51m
$309–500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the bus from Warsaw West to Moscow, International Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Saratovbus
5. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Almaty 2train
4d 17h
$415–783
Drive 6,364.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Almatycar 6,364.2 km
3d
$1,283–1,854
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane BSL - ALA
13h 40m
$334–843
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane STR - ALA
15h 19m
$379–673
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane MXP - ALA
14h 3m
$309–652

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

29Weekly Planes

10h 45mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,215.2 km
Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Air Dolomiti, Air Astana, and six other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day.

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