- Distance: 1,312.7 km
- Duration: 17h 50m
The average train between Almaty and Astana takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Astana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Almaty and Astana. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almaty is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Astana at 2:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Almaty to Astana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty station and arriving at Astana station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.
Almaty to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana 1 station.
Book your Almaty to Astana train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) and Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ).
The distance between Almaty and Astana is 973.1 km. The road distance is 1,313 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Astana 1 once daily. Tickets cost $21–27 and the journey takes 16h 19m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 4 times a week.
