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You set the fare, using the recommended price of 3,822 ₸ as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 297 km long, and the drive takes 4 hours. The average ride rating is 4.87/5, based on 3,427 reviews.
Almaty – Zharkent route details
4 hours
Average travel time
297 km
Average route distance
3,822 ₸
Recommended ride price
4 hours
Average travel time
297 km
Average route distance
3,822 ₸
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The route is 297 km along the Almaty – Shelek – Khorgos highway. The first kilometers out of Almaty are the Almaty – Khorgos toll section; after that traffic thins out noticeably.
How do I book a ride from Almaty to Zharkent?
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Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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How to get from Almaty to Zharkent
Taxi
Taxi services with a fixed fare charge from 15,000 ₸ on the Almaty – Zharkent route. With inDrive.City to City you name the price: 297 km, 4 hours, no transfers, a ride with a local driver. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
An evening bus leaves the Sairan bus station, departing around 20:15 and arriving around 01:45; check the current timetable before you travel. The trip takes 5 hours 30 minutes and a ticket costs 4,400 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
There is no direct rail service to Zharkent. You can take the Almaty-1 – Altynkol train and continue by road: Altynkol is about 31 km from Zharkent. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
What are the best places to visit in Zharkent?
After arriving in Zharkent, start with Zharkent Mosque Museum, continue to Church of Elijah the Prophet, and add Central Bazaar to your city route.
Zharkent Mosque Museum
A mosque founded in 1887 and completed in 1892, in Chinese style, built from Tian Shan spruce without a single nail. From the outside it looks more like a pagoda than a mosque. Check the opening hours and admission fee before you go.
Church of Elijah the Prophet
A wooden Orthodox church from 1892, the same age as the mosque and one of the oldest churches in Semirechye. The Tian Shan spruce walls are covered in carving from top to bottom. It has been open to parishioners since 1994.
Central Bazaar
A market with dried fruit, spices, and Uyghur food. The laghman here is made with wide noodles and a thick broth: a different technique and a different taste. The best time to come is from morning until noon.
