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Turkmenistan · Public Transport & MapsDuralga
Duralga is the public transport app for Ashgabat and Arkadag that shows city buses on a live map, nearby stops and arrival times, helping a visitor ride the bus without knowing the routes.
What it helps with
- Where is my bus in Ashgabat right nowCity buses in Ashgabat and Arkadag are shown on the map in real time by GPS, along with their route lines.
- Finding the nearest bus stopThe app finds stops near your location and shows which buses pass through them.
- Which bus goes from A to BRoute planning between two points suggests the bus to take, with arrival times at the stop.
About Duralga
Duralga was introduced for Ashgabat's public transport by the Turkmenawtoulaglary Agency together with the Ashgabat motor transport enterprise and is published by TAKYK ULGAM. It tracks buses by GPS, shows their positions and route lines, finds nearby stops and plans a route between two points. The app now covers Ashgabat and Arkadag. A web version runs at duralga.com.tm.
Key Features
- Live map: Buses move on the map in real time along their routes.
- Nearby stops: Stops close to your location are found automatically.
- Route planning: The app suggests buses between two chosen points.
- Notifications: Push messages report changes to bus routes.
How to Get Started
- Install Duralga from the App Store or Google Play, or open duralga.com.tm.
- Allow location access so the app can find stops near you.
- Choose a stop or set start and end points to see suitable buses.
- Watch the bus approach on the map and board when it arrives.
Before you use it
- Limits: Only Ashgabat and Arkadag city buses are covered; intercity routes are not in the app.
- Payment: Fares on Ashgabat buses can be paid by tapping an NFC Altyn Asyr or Maşgala bank card on the validators at the doors.
- Good to know: Some users report that routes or bus positions sometimes fail to load, so allow extra time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Duralga work with a foreign bank card in Turkmenistan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Duralga available in English?
- Yes, Duralga has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Duralga?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Duralga.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Duralga?
- No, Duralga doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Duralga?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Duralga cost?
- Free app; bus fares are paid on board
