The average train between Almaty and Kara-Balta takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 13h 22m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Almaty to Kara-Balta. 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 a week between Almaty and Kara-Balta. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kara-Balta at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Kara-Balta. However, there are services departing from Almaty station and arriving at Kara-Balta station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Almaty to Kara-Balta train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Kara-Balta train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Kara-Balta station.
The distance between Almaty and Kara-Balta is 254.1 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Almaty 2 to Kara-Balta via Chu in around 11h 5m.
