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 of 20+ years: people, suitcases and pets 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
Not a scheduled bus or a taxi: the whole minibus for up to 13 people — just your group · a driver with 20+ years of experience
The same terms for every destination — price per vehicle, not per seat
Pickup at your door in Almaty
You choose the address and time: home, office, hotel or airport. No bus station and no meeting the group “at the bus stop”.
The whole minibus — just your group
The 13-seat Toyota Hiace takes no other passengers. One person or 13 — the price is the same; we don’t sell individual seats or tickets. More than 13 people — we’ll find a partner minibus for your date; on short routes two runs in a row also work.
Driver, fuel and road included
Our regular driver with 20+ years of experience, fuel, toll sections and pickup in Almaty are all in the quoted price; you don’t pay extra per passenger. National park entrance fees, ski passes and a local off-road vehicle, if your route needs them, are not included.
One way
The price is for the one-way drive. A return trip, waiting time on site or a trip of several days are priced separately — tell us your plan and we’ll suggest an 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. We have no fixed price list for Russian cities, but there is a guide rate — 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 and sends pets as checked baggage or cargo; in your own minibus everything goes in one trip: boxes and suitcases in the luggage space and on the free seats, the cat or dog in the cabin next to its owner.
One driver with 20+ years of experience drives the whole way. You cannot cover this distance in a day, so we plan the trip for a day and a half to two days: 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; by arrangement 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 — no need to change vehicles or look for transport on the other side. 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. A pet needs a veterinary passport with a valid rabies vaccination; how to take a dog or cat across is covered in our article on moving pets from Almaty to Russia. Personal belongings only: we do not carry commercial cargo.
How much the trip costs and what is included
The price is for the whole minibus: four people or thirteen, it is the same. The guide rate is about 150 ₸ per kilometer including the return trip: the vehicle comes back to Almaty, so we count the distance both ways. The price includes fuel, toll roads, the driver’s work for each day on the road and his overnight stays; nothing is added on the road “as it comes up” — the amount is fixed before departure.
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. If you are traveling with animals, also see our pet transport page: it sets out the conditions for pets on long trips.
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 pets, 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 group, one price for the vehicle is simpler than a ticket for everyone plus shipping the luggage separately: you know it before departure, it does not change with the number of people, 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 — no stations, no connections in Semey or Barnaul, no moving luggage from a train into a taxi.
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 and pets travel with you
Suitcases and boxes go in the luggage space and on the free seats, pets ride in the cabin. With large suitcases, up to 9 people can travel; we agree on the amount of luggage when you book.
Price per vehicle, not per seat
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, fuel, toll roads and pickup in Almaty are included. Not included: national park entrance fees, ski passes, a local off-road vehicle, paid parking and pickup outside the city. 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.”
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Real photos — not a manufacturer’s catalog
All photos
- Driver with 20+ years of experience
- Air conditioning and heating
- DVD · TV · MP3
- Soft reclining seats
- Electric door
- Luggage compartment
These photos show our own 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a high roof and a wide aisle between the seats. We took them ourselves: the cabin, seats and luggage compartment of this very vehicle. We have one minibus: this is the one that will come for you, with its own driver at the wheel.
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, with no timetables and no transfers. Distance: ~1,800 km; drive time: ~1.5–2 days with an overnight stop.
Your own AlaGo minibus
- ~150 ₸ per km for the whole Toyota Hiace — one price for the vehicle, however many people travel.
- Leave whenever you like — even at 5 a.m.; no waiting for a scheduled departure.
- We pick you up at your door and drive you right to the place, with no changes.
- Luggage, strollers and gear go in a separate compartment, not on your lap.
Why a scheduled bus is less convenient
- It leaves on a timetable, not when it suits you.
- 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, not at your address.
We don’t sell individual seats — the minibus goes out for your group only. Luggage travels in a separate compartment, and you choose the departure time and the stops on the way. We’ll give you the exact price for your dates — by phone or on WhatsApp.
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Novosibirsk: frequently asked questions
How much is a minibus from Almaty to Novosibirsk?
There is no fixed price list, but there is a guide rate — 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 quote the exact amount for the whole minibus once we know 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 and pets?
Yes, we do moves all the time: suitcases and boxes go in the luggage space and on the free seats, and the cat or dog rides in the cabin next to its owner. With large suitcases, up to 9 people can travel; we agree on the amount of luggage when you book. A pet needs a vet passport with a valid rabies vaccination, and 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.