The average train between Astana Station and Almaty takes 18h 58m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Astana Station 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 Station and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Astana Station 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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana Station station and arriving at Almaty station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 18h 58m.
Astana Station to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
Astana Station to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
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The distance between Astana Station and Almaty is 975.8 km. The road distance is 1,313 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.