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Samara, Russia → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samara to Almaty

Composite routes from Samara to Almaty

Cheapest
39 h 40 min
Car
2852 km.
from $156
Other
8 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
2250 km.
from $188.67
2 d 2 h 39 min
2250 km.
from $67.46
2 d 14 h 43 min
2248 km.
from $135.78
2 d 17 h 24 min
2250 km.
from $86.59

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Oral Ak Zhol Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$380.43

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Oral Ak Zhol Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$141.30

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Oral Ak Zhol Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$380.43

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Kandagach to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
31h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$54.35

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samara to Kandagach
Ave. Duration:
17h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$38.04

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Samara to Ershov
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Kandagach to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
38h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$44.57
Train from Ershov to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2d 10h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$65.22

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Samara to Kandagach
Ave. Duration:
17h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30

Bus operators

Avtovokzaly.ru

Phone:
8-800-775-45-73
Website:
avtovokzaly.ru/
Bus from Samara Central Bus station to Uralsk
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30
Bus from Samara Central Bus station to Ufa
Ave. Duration:
8h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Ufa South Bus Terminal to Yekaterinburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$32.61
Bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy
Ave. Duration:
26h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$44.57

Karagandy Bus Terminal

Website:
karaganda.avokzal.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.82

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samara to Almaty is to train which costs $41.30 - $92.39 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Samara to Almaty is to bus and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $103.26 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct train between Samara and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Samara to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Samara and arriving at Almaty 2 via Kandagach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Samara to Almaty?

The distance between Samara and Almaty is 2381 km. The road distance is 2852.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Samara to Almaty without a car is to train via Kandyagash which takes 2 days 2h and costs $38.04 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Samara to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samara to Almaty train from?

Samara to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Samara station.

Train or bus from Samara to Almaty?

The best way to get from Samara to Almaty is to train via Kandyagash which takes 2 days 2h and costs $38.04 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Samara and Almaty?

Almaty is 1h ahead of Samara. It is currently 17:39 in Samara and 18:39 in Almaty.

Where does the Samara to Almaty train arrive?

Samara to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Kandagach station.

Can I drive from Samara to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samara to Almaty is 2853 km. It takes approximately 39h 30m to drive from Samara to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3374+ hotels available in Almaty. Prices start at $35.65 per night.
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