Almaty to Novosibirsk by Minibus: Move the Whole Family in One Vehicle
From Almaty to Novosibirsk: from your door to your new address, with no changing trains and no shipping your things separately. A 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a driver: people and suitcases travel together, and we cross the border in one vehicle.
~150 ₸ per km guide rate for the whole minibus, one way: we count the distance both ways, as the vehicle returns to Almaty · exact price once we know your addresses and dates
Pickup at your address · passenger insurance · available 24/7
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.
How the trip works
Pickup at your door in Almaty
You choose the address and time: home, office, hotel or airport. When you book, we name the vehicle and give you the driver’s phone number; the driver arrives early and helps with the luggage.
The minibus is yours
The 13-seat Toyota Hiace travels with your group only. The price is for the vehicle, so the bigger the group, the less each person pays. If there are more than 13 of you, you can book a second minibus, or we do two runs in a row on a short route.
Driver, fuel and road included
The driver’s service, fuel, toll sections and pickup in Almaty are all in the quoted price. Paid separately, if your route needs them: national park entrance fees, ski passes, a local off-road vehicle, paid parking and pickup outside the city.
One way
The price is for the one-way drive. If you need a ride back, waiting time on site or a trip of several days, send us your plan and we’ll price that option.
Luggage: 13 traveling light, up to 9 with suitcases
Bags and gear go in a separate compartment. If everyone has a large suitcase or a stroller, we take up to 9 people; with skis and snowboards, 9–10. Tell us what you’re bringing when you book.
Payment: cash, Kaspi or invoice
Trips in the city and nearby are paid after the trip. Long intercity trips and trips of several days need a partial prepayment to hold the date, the rest before departure. Companies get an invoice, a contract and closing documents.
You can book a minibus from Almaty to Novosibirsk for your date: a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a driver, the whole minibus for your family or group. The price is based on mileage: about 150 ₸ per kilometer, including the return trip: the vehicle comes back to Almaty, and that mileage is part of the bill. Novosibirsk is about 1,800 km one way; we will give you the exact amount once we know your addresses and dates.
Most people travel to Novosibirsk when relocating permanently, to visit family, to study or for medical treatment. Going by train or plane, a family ships its belongings separately; in your own minibus everything goes in one trip, with boxes and suitcases in the luggage space and on the free seats.
You cannot cover this distance in a day, so we plan the trip for a day and a half to two days with an overnight stay: we leave before dawn and agree on where to stay overnight before departure: safety comes before the schedule. For other cities, see Almaty to Russia transport.
The Almaty to Novosibirsk road: via Semey and Barnaul
The route runs north on Kazakhstan’s highway through Taldykorgan and Ayagoz to Semey, then crosses the Russian border between Semey and Rubtsovsk, continues through Rubtsovsk and Barnaul, and covers the last 230 km to Novosibirsk. That is about 1,800 km in total. Pure driving time is some 20 hours; with the border, meal stops and an overnight stay, the trip takes a day and a half to two days.
The driver breaks up long stretches with rest stops. There are gas stations and cafés along the highway, but also long stretches without them, so we fill up in advance and plan stops before departure. Semey and Barnaul are on the way; we also go farther, to Kemerovo, Novokuznetsk and other Siberian cities: give us the address and we will estimate the distance and time.
The Kazakhstan–Russia border and documents
We go through the border checkpoint in the same vehicle you left Almaty in, and continue through Russia in it. Nobody can predict the length of the line in advance, so the schedule always has extra time for the border.
Every passenger needs a valid document for leaving Kazakhstan and entering Russia; the requirements change from time to time, so check them before the trip; we will tell you how to prepare. Personal belongings only: we do not carry commercial cargo.
How much the trip costs and what is included
How the price works: 1,800 km to Novosibirsk and 1,800 km back is about 3,600 km, and at 150 ₸ per kilometer that comes to about 540,000 ₸ for the whole minibus. We fix the amount before departure, and nothing is added on the road.
For a trip this long we take a partial prepayment to secure the date, with the balance paid before departure. Give us your address in Almaty, your address in Novosibirsk and the date. We will calculate the price right away.
When your own vehicle to Novosibirsk beats the train and the plane
Your own vehicle is the answer when you have more luggage than an airline allows, when the family includes children or elderly relatives, and when you would rather not haul boxes between connections in Semey or Barnaul. Everyone travels together, we stop when needed, and you unload at the door of your new home.
For a family, this is simpler than a ticket for everyone plus shipping the luggage separately, and on the road you have air conditioning, reclining seats and a separate luggage compartment.
Novosibirsk: how the trip works
From your door to your new address
We pick you up in Almaty and drive you to your home in Novosibirsk.
1.5–2 days with an overnight stop
We leave early to cover most of the way in daylight. We agree on the overnight stop in advance, and the schedule has extra time built in for the border checkpoint.
Your things travel with you
Suitcases and boxes go in the luggage space and on the free seats. With large suitcases, up to 9 people can travel.
Fuel and the driver’s overnight stays included
The guide rate is about 150 ₸ per kilometer, including the return trip. It covers fuel, toll roads, the driver’s work for every day of the trip and his overnight stays.
Novosibirsk: trip price
~150 ₸ per km — guide rate for the whole minibus, one way: we count the distance both ways, as the vehicle returns to Almaty · exact price once we know your addresses and dates
The driver and fuel are included. We quote the total before departure; it only goes up if you decide to extend the waiting time.
All intercity trips from Almaty →Customer reviews on 2GIS
“Efficient and fast — a clean bus with a driver arrived on time.”
“Excellent — they provided a minibus with a driver very quickly.”
Toyota Hiace: cabin and luggage
All photos
- 13 passenger seats
- Air conditioning and heating
- High roof
- Soft reclining seats
- Electric door
- Luggage compartment
These photos show a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a high roof and a wide aisle between the seats. We took them ourselves: the cabin, the seats and the luggage compartment.
13-seat cabin
Luggage compartment
Almaty to Novosibirsk: a private minibus instead of a scheduled bus
Your group travels in our minibus with a driver, from your door to the destination. Distance: ~1,800 km; drive time: ~1.5–2 days with an overnight stop.
Your own AlaGo minibus
- ~150 ₸ per km for the whole minibus with a driver.
- Leave when it suits you, even at 5 a.m.
- We pick you up at your door and drive you to the address you need.
- Luggage, strollers and gear ride in a separate compartment.
Why a scheduled bus is less convenient
- It leaves only on a timetable.
- You have to get to the departure point and from the arrival point on your own, with your bags.
- Luggage goes in a shared hold, and oversized bags and gear usually cost extra.
- You get off at a bus station or the last stop.
Tell us the date and how many of you are traveling. We’ll quote the trip and tell you right away whether the minibus is free; WhatsApp or a phone call is quickest.
Novosibirsk: frequently asked questions
How much is a minibus from Almaty to Novosibirsk?
About 150 ₸ per kilometer the vehicle drives, including its return to Almaty: 1,800 km one way × 2 = 3,600 km, or about 540,000 ₸ for the whole minibus. We’ll quote the exact amount for your addresses and dates, by phone or WhatsApp.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Novosibirsk?
About 1,800 km via Semey and Barnaul. This distance cannot be covered in one day: we allow a day and a half to two days, with an overnight stop on the way and extra time for the border.
Can we bring our belongings when we move?
Yes, we do moves all the time: suitcases and boxes go in the luggage space and on the free seats. With large suitcases, up to 9 people can travel. Everything you carry must be personal belongings.
What documents do we need at the Russian border?
Every passenger needs a valid document for leaving Kazakhstan and entering Russia. The rules change from time to time, so check them before the trip; we will tell you how to prepare and allow time for the border checkpoint.
Can you take us to Barnaul, Kemerovo or Novokuznetsk?
Yes, by arrangement. Barnaul is right on the way; Kemerovo and Novokuznetsk are farther on. Tell us the city and we will work out the distance, travel time and price.
Do we need to pay in advance?
For a trip this long, a partial prepayment secures the date: we tell you the amount when we confirm the booking, and the balance is paid before departure.
Tell us where and when
We’ll bring a Toyota Hiace minibus with a driver to any address in Almaty at the time you need. Available 24/7.
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.