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Trip Overview

The average train between Almaty and Astana 1 takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Astana 1. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 50m
Duration
1,313 km
Distance
$26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Almaty to Astana 1 train times

Trains run twice daily between Almaty and Astana 1. 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 1 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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 16h 6m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 21h 32m • Direct
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    train train 16h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 16h 6m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 21h 32m • Direct
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    train train 16h 19m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 16h 6m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 21h 32m • Direct
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    train train 16h 19m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 16h 6m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Almaty to Astana 1? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,312.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Astana 1, Kazakhstan?

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.

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