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The average train between Astana 1 and Almaty takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Astana 1 to Almaty. 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 Astana 1 and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Astana 1 is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Almaty at 7:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana 1 station and arriving at Almaty 2 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 18h 38m.
Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
Astana 1 to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
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The distance between Astana 1 and Almaty is 975.8 km. The road distance is 1204 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2 6 times a week. Tickets cost $21–27 and the journey takes 16h 53m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a week.
