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3 h 56 min
292 km.
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Almaty, Kazakhstan → Kara Baltu, Kyrgyzstan

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Four ways to Travel from Almaty to Kara Baltu

Composite routes from Almaty to Kara Baltu

Cheapest
3 h 56 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
3 h 56 min
Rideshare
292 km.
from $11.11
7 h 36 min
Bus, Train
253 km.
from $9.89
7 h 1 min
Plane, Train
254 km.
from $149.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$203.26

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.57–$7.62

Train operators

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Bischkek 2 to Kara-Balta
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.67–$3.94
Train from Almaty 1 to Kara-Balta
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.60–$33.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta is to bus and train which costs $6.52 - $10.33 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Kara-Balta?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Kara-Balta. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Kara-Balta via Almaty 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

The distance between Almaty and Kara-Balta is 301 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Kara-Balta without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $6.52 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Kara-Balta train from?

Almaty to Kara-Balta train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 1 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

The best way to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs $18.48 - $38.04 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Almaty to Kara-Balta.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Kara-Balta?

Kara-Balta is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 23:11 in Almaty and 00:11 in Kara-Balta.

Where does the Almaty to Kara-Balta train arrive?

Almaty to Kara-Balta train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Kara-Balta station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Kara-Balta?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Kara-Balta is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Almaty to Kara-Balta.

Where can I stay near Kara-Balta?

There are one+ hotels available in Kara-Balta. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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