How to get to Almaty?

Almaty is one of the largest citiesKazakhstan, its population is over 1.6 million people. A lot of tourists come here every year to visit historical and cultural attractions. You can reach Almaty by train, by private car or by plane.

The fastest and most popular way is toair travel, as they provide maximum comfort. In particular, you will not need to stand idle for several hours on the border (leaving Russia), as well as spend time on passing customs.

How to get to Almaty by train?

To Kazakhstan, to the city of Almaty, from Moscowthe train 007TS is running. The total time on the road is 3 days and 6 hours. It is worth noting that the price of the ticket on the reserved seat fluctuates around 13 000 rubles, and on the compartment - around 18 000 rubles. His route is quite long, which is why many people prefer to travel by plane.

There is also a direct train to Almaty fromYekaterinburg № 303TS. The price of tickets for him varies around 8 and 11 thousand rubles for a reserved seat and a coupe, respectively. The total travel time is 2 days and 4 hours. In addition, the train may be delayed a little due to the passage of border controls.

How to get to Almaty by car?

The road from Moscow to Almaty is quite long. Traveling by car is better not to take small children with them, since for them the given mode of transport will be quite tiring, it's like to get to Lobnya or any other remote city.

First you need to get to Samara by roadM5, then along the A300 highway towards the border with Kazakhstan. Further it is necessary to pass the boundary control and to follow to Uralsk. After that, you need to move in the direction of Kyzylorda, from which you can go to Almaty.

It is worth noting, if you need to get to Butovo, you can easily use the map or navigator to find the shortest way.

How to get to Almaty by plane?

Aircraft from Moscow run frequently in Almaty. You can easily find a comfortable flight for the whole family or a private trip. On average, the flight time is from 6 to 10 hours.