Buses to Almaty
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Almaty, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 228 km (142 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Almaty to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 451 km (281 mi) | about 8 h 21 min |
| Almaty to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 606 km (376 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Almaty to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 700 km (435 mi) | about 12 h 49 min |
| Almaty to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 784 km (487 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Almaty to Temirtau | Kazakhstan | 814 km (506 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Almaty to Semey | Kazakhstan | 836 km (520 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Almaty to Ust-Kamenogorsk | Kazakhstan | 864 km (537 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Almaty to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 876 km (544 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Almaty to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 928 km (576 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Almaty to Ekibastuz | Kazakhstan | 949 km (590 mi) | about 17 h 17 min |
| Almaty to Astana | Kazakhstan | 973 km (604 mi) | about 17 h 42 min |
| Almaty to Pavlodar | Kazakhstan | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 18 h 15 min |
| Almaty to Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 26 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.